Limoncello Protein Chia Seed Pudding
Take a bite of this delicious limoncello protein chia seed pudding for a high protein and high fiber breakfast that is filled with refreshing lemon and vanilla flavors. With over 20 grams of protein per serving, this flavorful breakfast will keep you full all morning long!
A new year brings new interest in diet changes and health journeys. With gyms staying busy for the first 30 days of the year and your grocery cart looking like a bite of healthy until real life kicks in, setting health goals is great but it’s important to choose goals that you can stick with all year long!
While I do not think that everyone needs to go protein crazy, one goal that I think is realistic, sustainable, and would be helpful for many people regardless of their health goals would be to include more protein at each meal and snack.
Many people think of protein and muscle but your protein intake is also important for immune health, cell regeneration, healthy aging, satiety between meals, and more! One key to making this goal feel sustainable is to make sure you are prepared to make it EASY to add protein to meals and snacks.
Always keep easy protein options on hand and continue to look for high protein recipes that make increasing your protein intake easy and delicious, like this limoncello protein chia seed pudding! It’s loaded with fresh lemon and vanilla flavors and has over 20 grams of delicious protein!
You’ll love this high protein breakfast recipe!
Why you’ll love this high protein chia pudding recipe:
You’ll love this lemon and vanilla protein chia pudding because it is:
High protein: Vanilla greek yogurt, ultra filtered milk, and protein rich chia seeds combine to give you this high protein breakfast with over 20 grams of protein.
Full of refreshing flavors: Bright lemon paired with cozy vanilla flavors make you feel like you are on an Italian coastline instead of enjoying a high protein chia pudding in your office or car.
High fiber: Just one serving of chia seeds has over 10 grams of fiber and can help you hit your fiber goals for the day.
Meal prep friendly: This vanilla and lemon chia pudding is a fantastic meal prep friendly breakfast to prep on your Sundays and enjoy throughout the week!
Ready in under 5 minutes: That’s right! This is a high protein breakfast in a hurry because it comes together in just one bowl then “cooks” overnight for you to enjoy in the morning.
You’re going to love this recipe. Now let’s get into the ingredients you will need to make it!
Looking for another high protein chia pudding idea?
Try this blended chocolate peanut butter chia pudding with protein powder!
Ingredients for protein chia pudding:
This easy lemon chia seed pudding is the perfect breakfast with simple ingredients like fresh lemon, creamy yogurt, and cozy vanilla flavors. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
Chia seeds: Chia seeds are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats and are versatile ingredient to keep in your kitchen. Wondering if chia seeds are healthy? Check out my deep dive on them!
Vanilla greek yogurt: I used Oikos triple zero vanilla greek yogurt but you could use any brand of vanilla greek yogurt that you prefer. Be sure to choose a greek style option to keep the high protein! If you want to lower to carbohydrates then I recommend vanilla Too Good & Co yogurt.
Fairlife ultra-filtered milk: You can use any higher protein milk that you prefer but I tend to use ultra-filtered milk which has about 4 grams more protein than regular milk. If you want to add even more protein, swap this for some vanilla core power and skip the vanilla extract!
Fresh lemon juice: This can be added to taste.
Fresh lemon zest: This can be added to taste.
Vanilla extract: This is optional but will deepen the cozy vanilla flavors.
Brown sugar: You can also add honey or maple syrup.
Crushed graham crackers (optional): for topping and some crunch.
That’s it!
Step by Step Instructions:
Now let’s walk through how to make this lemon chia pudding recipe. The best part? It comes together in just one bowl then sits overnight!
1) Add all of your ingredients to a large bowl. This recipe makes 2-3 servings so you can portion this into individual cups after its mixed OR portion them out in the morning when everything is better combined and has thickened (recommended).
2) Cover and allow your chia seed pudding to soften for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. If you haven’t already, place your chia seed pudding into 2-3 individual containers in the morning.
3) Garnish with a thin layer of vanilla greek yogurt and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers if desired, and enjoy!
Swaps, substitutions, and serving suggestions:
This protein chia pudding recipe can be served in so many different ways. Some other ideas are to:
Blend it up: If you don’t like the texture of chia pudding then you should try blended chia pudding! Simply place all of these ingredients into a blender, blend your chia pudding until smooth, pour into a container, and allow it to thicken overnight in the refrigerator.
Add in nuts or seeds: Chopped peanuts, pumpkin seeds, or walnuts would be tasty and nutritious additions to this breakfast.
Add colorful toppings: Top this vibrant lemon and vanilla chia seed pudding with fruit like blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries for an extra burst of nutrition and flavor.
Switch up your garnish: I recommend using crushed graham crackers but you could also use the simple mills honey cinnamon sweet thins.
Change your citrus: Swap out the lemon flavors for fresh orange juice and orange zest to make this like an orange julius chia pudding recipe! If you like orange and vanilla flavors then you would also love my orange creamsicle high protein smoothie recipe!
Make this recipe your own and tag me on instagram with any fun ideas you come up with!
Recipe FAQ:
How to thin out chia seed pudding?
If you are like me and prefer a slightly runnier chia seed pudding texture then simply add 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra of milk than what the recipe calls for! As written, this recipe will give you a thick chia seed pudding that stays put on the spoon.
Can you warm chia seed pudding?
Some chia seed pudding recipes can be microwaved or warmed on the stovetop but I do not recommend warming this one up because of the yogurt!
How much protein is there per serving?
The chia seeds, vanilla greek yogurt, and ultra filtered milk give this recipe roughly 21 grams of protein per serving. Choosing different brands could change this amount and you could always boost the protein content even more by adding some protein powder if desired.
Other high protein breakfast recipes you will love:
If you love this high protein chia seed pudding recipe then you will love some of my other high protein breakfast ideas like:
Cottage Cheese and Pumpkin Chia Pudding
Blended Egg Muffins
Savory Cottage Cheese Toast
Blended Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese
Strawberry and Cottage Cheese Fruit Smoothie
Limoncello Protein Chia Pudding
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients to a large bowl and stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning enjoy it as it is or place in a bowl then top with a thin layer of vanilla greek yogurt and crushed graham crackers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
463Fat
18 gCarbs
56 gSugar
29 gProtein
21 gSodium
182 mg*All nutrition information has been approximated. Results may vary depending on brands used and serving size.
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Hey! I’m Lauren
I’m a Registered Dietitian and busy toddler mom committed to bringing you delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make recipes!