This protein lemon cream pie chia seed pudding is super refreshing and packed with protein! I’ve been a cheer pudding fan for many years, and this recipe takes things up by layering it with my incredible honey lemon curd.
I’ve been eating this as a high protein breakfast and a healthy snack. I really can’t recommend it!
High protein! 8 grams of protein per meal, people are great for preparing meals: I like to get my preparations in individual meal preparation containers and grab a week. Lemony flavor with each bite: I used lemon juice and lemon rind in both the chia pudding and the lemon curd.
Ingredient Spotlight: Chia Seed
You can’t have a chia seed pudding without chia seeds! I love this ingredient for so many reasons. Chia seeds are not only extremely versatile, but also have a rather excellent nutritional profile, as they can literally take on any flavor profile! Per 2 tablespoons:
139 calories 4G protein 9g total fat 12g carbohydrates 11g fiber
This recipe features brands and various chia seeds. The most common chia seeds you find are black and white chia seeds. I used both! Our #1 tip is to make sure your chia seeds are as fresh as possible and never expired. Or expand the liquid to prevent it from absorbing.
Other important materials to gather
Cottage Cheese: That’s right! This recipe does not require protein powder to pack protein. Before folding the chia seeds, blend cottage cheese to create an ultra creamy texture. Greek yogurt is a big alternative if you don’t have cottage cheese. Almond Milk: Use your favorite milk! Milk that does not contain dairy products, oat milk or other dairy products will work. I like the neutral flavour of unsweetened almond milk, so that’s what I used. Lemon juice and lemon rind: Fresh lemon just for this recipe! Use juice and skin in this recipe. Eggs: To make lemon curd, you need eggs and egg yolks. It is not recommended to replace egg replacements. Honey: The only natural sweetener you’ll find in this chia pudding!
Toppings and serving suggestions
Personally, I would recommend topping this chia pudding with a nyla wafer. This is a great cookie crunch to complement the lemon flavor. Dare I say it almost works as a pie crust? ! You can also cover the protein chia pudding with granola, peanut butter, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of fresh berry. And obviously, don’t skip the honey lemon curd layer.
Store this protein-inch aceed pudding in an airtight container (such as a mason jar or meal preparation container) in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Chia seed pudding lasts long in the fridge, making it the perfect dessert or snack to do double or triple!
More lemon flavored favorites
FAQ
Like everything, moderation is important! Chia Seed Pudding is an excellent source of protein, fiber and omega-3s, making it a great breakfast or snack option on a regular basis.
One of my favorite things about Chia Seed Pudding is that it is very versatile when it comes to flavors. Find all Fit Foodie Finds ‘Chia Seed Pudding Recipes here 🥰
absolutely! My coconut cream pie chia seed pudding uses vanilla protein powder. If you want to add protein powder to your chia pudding, I highly recommend this recipe.
Add all the chia seed pudding ingredients to a large bowl. Mix together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. The longer the chia seed pudding, the more you need to add almond milk before eating. It depends on how thick or thin you want your pudding.
Next, prepare the lemon curd. In a small bowl, add the eggs and yolks, whisk and set aside.
Add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest and sea salt to a small pot, which brings a gentle boil.
Remove a cup of honey lemon juice mixture from the pan and whisk into the whipped eggs. This softens the eggs and stops them from condensing. Return the eggs to the pot and whisk until combined. Cook medium for 2-3 minutes. It should be thicker and quite quickly. *If the eggs are added, they should bubbly while cooking
Remove from the heat and transfer the curds to a bowl. Let the tofu cool and top with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until thick and cool.
It offers Chia Seed Pudding, which is topped with Curd or layered.
This recipe allows you to use all kinds of milk. If the pudding is too thick, add milk until you reach the desired consistency.
calorie: 292 kcal, carbohydrates: 49 g, protein: 8 g, fat: 9 g, fiber: 4 g, sugar: 42 g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically and should only be used as an approximation.
Photo: The photos taken in this post are from Erin from a wooden frying pan.
