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Think of this protein-powder chia pudding as a leveled up version of the regular option. It’s still creamy and takes almost no effort, but that one scoop of protein powder helps you crush your daily protein target. Ideal for hectic mornings or any time you need a quick boost.

Recipe Info

This recipe is:

High in protein. With Greek yogurt and a scoop of protein powder, you’re looking at 30+ grams of protein per serving.
Creamy and filling. The combo of yogurt, milk, and chia seeds makes it thick, smooth, and super satisfying.
Customizable. Use any flavor of protein powder you like: vanilla, chocolate, even fruity ones work great here.

Making protein powder chia pudding for the first time? Read the ingredients notes, step-by-step instructions, and tips. If you’re familiar with the recipe, feel free to jump to the recipe card.

Extra Learning

Before we jump in, here are a few handy resources to help you nail this recipe:

Chia pudding 101. Our go-to guide for swaps, toppings, troubleshooting, and everything in between.

Ingredients and Substitutes

Chia seeds. They thicken the pudding as they soak. Because protein powder loosens the mixture, we use a touch more chia than in our regular Greek yogurt chia pudding base to keep that classic pudding body.
Greek yogurt. Non-fat or full-fat—choose what fits your goals. It adds tang, creaminess, and extra protein.
Milk of choice. Any milk works. Use whatever’s in the fridge.
Liquid sweetener. Honey is a favorite, but maple syrup, agave, or sugar-free syrup all get the job done. Sweeten to taste.
Protein powder. Pick your go-to flavor. Vanilla and chocolate are foolproof, but feel free to experiment. Remember: if your powder tastes rough when mixed with milk, it won’t magically taste great here. The pudding’s flavor leans heavily on the powder. More sweetener can help, but honey can’t fix everything.

Step-by-Step: How to Make Protein Powder Chia Pudding

Mix the base. In a bowl or jar, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and sweetener until smooth.

Adding the protein powder — Whisk the milk, Greek yogurt, protein

Mixing the base ingredients — Whisk the milk, Greek yogurt, protein

Add chia seeds. Stir in the chia seeds and mix well so they’re evenly spread.
Let it sit, then stir again. After 3–5 minutes, give it another stir to prevent clumps from forming.

Adding chia seeds — Add the chia seeds and mix thoroughly. Let sit for

Stirring in the chia seeds — Add the chia seeds and mix thoroughly. Let sit for

Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Stir and enjoy. The top of the chia pudding will likely be bubbly due to protein. It’s perfectly normal. Stir once more before digging in, then load up on toppings: fruit, granola, nut butter, or an extra spoonful of yogurt.

Bubbles from protein may form on top—give it a stir and finish with your favorite toppings

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Variations

Meal Prep

Chia pudding was practically made for meal prep, and this recipe is no exception. Just scale the ingredients to cover as many servings as you need.

Mix everything in one big bowl and portion it out, or build grab-and-go jars from the start—your call.

Keep in mind:

Granola turns soggy if it sits in the pudding too long. Add it right before eating.
Fresh berries last only a couple of days, so top them on the day you serve.
Switch up toppings throughout the week to keep breakfast exciting.

Glass jars filled with protein powder chia pudding with berries nuts and chocolate chips topping — Protein powder chia pudding topped with berries, nuts, and chocolate chips

Vegan

To make this protein-powder chia pudding vegan:

Plant-based yogurt. Use your favorite non-dairy yogurt; just take into account it packs less protein than the dairy kind.
Vegan-friendly sweetener. Maple syrup, agave, or any vegan option works.
Plant-based protein powder. Swap the whey or egg powder for a vegan blend and you’re good to go.

Tips

Sweetness check. When making this for the first time or with a new protein powder, taste the base before adding chia seeds. If it’s not sweet enough, stir in more sweetener. When using an unsweetened, rather bland protein powder, start with 2 teaspoons of sweetener.
Lumpy protein powder? Shake it with milk before adding other ingredients.

Two jars of protein powder chia pudding with raspberries and blueberries — Creamy, protein-rich chia pudding for breakfast

Storage

Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. It might get thicker over time—just stir in a bit more milk if needed.

Similar Recipes to Try

Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding. A simple, creamy base you can top any way you like—essentially this recipe without the protein powder and with the ratios tweaked.
Chocolate Chia Pudding. Perfect when only chocolate will do, and it includes a high-protein option if you’re all about protein-packed breakfasts.