Protein Coconut Cream Pie Chia Pudding Cups

These protein-packed coconut cream pie chia pudding cups are the right make-ahead dessert (or breakfast!) Not solely are they full of wonderful flavors like vanilla bean and creamy coconut, however the protein content material is subsequent stage because of the chia seeds and protein powder. 

To actually exit with a bang, we topped ’em with a scrumptious coconut whip that units this creamy chia pudding other than the remaining.

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If there’s one recipe on Match Foodie Finds that the entire crew is obsessive about, it’s this coconut cream pie chia pudding. It legit tastes like coconut cream pie, is good with out being too candy, and is the right protein-packed dessert (or breakfast!).

What’s In Coconut Cream Pie Chia Pudding?

• Chia seeds: black chia seeds soak up all of the creamy coconut milk, making a luscious pudding-like texture.
• Vanilla protein powder: we used Important Protein Vanilla Coconut Collagen Protein Powder for a lift of protein and taste! Be at liberty to make use of your favourite protein powder if you want.
• Unsweetened coconut milk: use canned or cartoned full-fat coconut milk for greatest outcomes.
• Agave syrup: agave syrup is used for each the chia pudding and coconut whip. It’s a superb pure sweetener that pairs properly with the coconut flavors.
• Shredded coconut: you’ll once more wish to use unsweetened coconut in order that the pudding doesn’t change into too candy. It provides quite a lot of additional coconut taste!
• Coconut chips: much like coconut flakes, these chips would be the good crunchy topping for this chia seed pudding recipe.
• Coconut cream: that is whipped to perfection to make the tasty coconut whip topping. Be certain to refrigerate to separate the cream from the liquid earlier than utilizing.

Variations and Substitutions

After all, you may pave your personal delicious path with this creamy coconut chia pudding. As an example, you would exchange the vanilla protein powder with chocolate protein powder, or add some cacao powder to make a chocolate chia seed pudding! Word that the model of protein powder will change the flavour barely. 

You would additionally use maple syrup or honey as an alternative of agave syrup. The flavour will change barely primarily based on what sweetener is used, however it is going to nonetheless be scrumptious. When you don’t have any coconut milk readily available, different plant-based milk like almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or cashew milk work simply superb. Simply know that the flavour and texture will fluctuate from utilizing coconut milk.

There may be additionally all the time room for slightly little bit of enjoyable! Additions like recent fruit, chocolate chips, and even peanut butter may give this chia seed pudding a singular twist. Go forward and experiment to search out your favourite taste mixture!

Storage + Freezer Instructions

Use a ½ cup scoop to separate the coconut cream pie chia pudding into 4-6 hermetic containers, ideally glass. Retailer within the fridge for as much as 5 days.

To freeze, place in a freezer-safe, hermetic container and retailer within the freezer for as much as 3 to 4 weeks.

What to Serve with Coconut Cream Pie Chia Pudding

Simply as there are many alternative ways to get pleasure from these creamy puddings, there are additionally quite a lot of nice dishes to pair them with. We’ll deal with breakfast since this recipe is ideal for meal prepping your breakfasts. 

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