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 fantastic flavors like vanilla bean and creamy coconut, however the protein content material is subsequent stage due to the chia seeds and protein powder. 

To essentially exit with a bang, we topped ’em with a scrumptious coconut whip that units this creamy chia pudding aside from the remaining.

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If there may be one recipe on Match Foodie Finds that the entire group 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 effectively with the coconut flavors.
• Shredded coconut: you’ll once more need to use unsweetened coconut in order that the pudding doesn’t turn into too candy. It provides loads of further 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 that to refrigerate to separate the cream from the liquid earlier than utilizing.

Variations and Substitutions

In fact, you may pave your individual delicious path with this creamy coconut chia pudding. For example, you could possibly change the vanilla protein powder with chocolate protein powder, or add some cacao powder to make a chocolate chia seed pudding! Notice that the model of protein powder will change the flavour barely. 

You could possibly 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’s going to nonetheless be scrumptious. In case 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 nice. Simply know that the flavour and texture will range from utilizing coconut milk.

There’s additionally at all times room for just a little little bit of enjoyable! Additions like contemporary fruit, chocolate chips, and even peanut butter may give this chia seed pudding a novel twist. Go forward and experiment to seek 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 other ways to get pleasure from these creamy puddings, there are additionally a wide range of nice dishes to pair them with. We’ll concentrate on breakfast since this recipe is ideal for meal prepping your breakfasts. 

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