Description
This creamy protein yogurt pudding with nut butter and chia seeds is a quick and satisfying high protein snack or breakfast made with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, nut butter, banana, and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds or walnuts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
- Transfer the pudding mixture into serving bowls or jars.
- Top with almond butter or peanut butter, banana slices, and chopped nuts.
- Let the pudding rest for 10 to 15 minutes so the chia seeds can thicken the mixture.
- Add an extra drizzle of nut butter or a sprinkle of chia seeds before serving if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Add cocoa powder or cinnamon for extra flavor variation.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey if preferred.
- Stir the pudding again after 5 minutes to avoid chia seed clumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: protein yogurt pudding, chia seed pudding, healthy yogurt bowl, high protein snack, nut butter pudding, Greek yogurt recipe, healthy breakfast bowl