Black Cherry Chia Pudding (Meal Prep)
This Black Cherry Chia Pudding is a creamy, high-protein breakfast or snack layered with rich cherry compote and a sprinkle of chocolate chips. Perfect for meal prep, it’s easy to make, naturally sweetened, and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Pudding Base:
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice per jar
- ½ scoop 15 g vanilla protein powder per jar
- ¼ cup 60 g nonfat Greek yogurt per jar
- 2 tbsp chia seeds per jar
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup or honey optional, for sweetness per jar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract per jar
- Pinch of salt per jar
Cherry Compote
- 1 cup 140 g fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp water
Let's Make It
- Make the chia pudding: In each jar or a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, protein powder, Greek yogurt, sweetener (if using), vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in chia seeds until fully incorporated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened.
- Make the cherry compote: In a small saucepan, combine cherries, honey, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, mashing lightly as they soften. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Cool completely.
- Assemble: Once the chia pudding has set, spoon cooled cherry compote over the top. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips before serving.
- Store: Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.