This vibrant pineapple protein chia pudding is a tropical fruit breakfast or snack. packed with essential protein, fats, flavor, texture and crunch!
recipe originally published April 12, 2015
Protein Chia Pudding Recipe
Many of you know, I add spinach to lots of things. Waffles. Pancakes.
Good green.
So adding the vibrant green to my chia pudding? Totally normal.
On a busy work day, chia pudding is such an easy breakfast. I usually make one first thing and stick it in the fridge to 'set' while I enjoy my coffee. By the time I am ready for breakfast, the chia is ready and I can add banana, berries, granola, whatever sounds good that day.
In addition to the heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids, chia seeds are packed with antioxidants, minerals, protein, and fiber. When I was testing naturally sweetened brownie recipes, I may have had extra fruit concentrates in my freezer. These were perfect to flavor my chia puddings - so versatile!
Loving these quick and easy chia pudding breakfasts...
My latest chia pudding is such a great green, right?
It is easy to see why this vibrant pineapple protein chia pudding is a no-brainer favorite for me - it is tart from the pineapple, with a mild sweet of banana. Cashews add a great crunch, and spinach pumps up the protein and has that nice vibrant color!
...and you cannot even taste the spinach, but you know the goodness is there.
A breakfast bowl of vibrant sweet tart!
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Pineapple Chia Pudding
this tropical fruit breakfast or snack is packed with essential protein, fats, flavor, texture and crunch.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cashew milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 packed cup fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup 100% pineapple concentrate (canned, frozen)
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1-2 fresh bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1-2 tablespoons raw cashews, chopped
Instructions
- In a blender, combine milk, water, spinach and pineapple concentrate. Blend until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a container with a cover. Add chia seeds and stir to combine completely.
- Transfer to refrigerator to set.
- To serve: alternate layers of chia pudding and sliced banana. Top with chopped cashew pieces.
Notes
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan recipe
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 9mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Dianne says
I love how green this is! I've been eating a lot of chia puddings for breakfast, too. This one is on my list to make next!
Becky says
I love how simple this is. It looks like a perfect make-ahead breakfast OR dessert!
Kristina Sloggett says
we are both loving this flavor - I cannot believe it, but I actually got Jason to eat this AND like it - he ate it again and asked for it the day after that! (he has a texture thing with chia - this is the first time I've gotten him to eat a chia pudding!) this will definitely be in regular rotation... guess I have to make double, ha!