This Overnight Pumpkin Chia Protein Pudding is the perfect easy, sweet, macro-friendly breakfast. It’s full of protein and fiber for the perfect way to start your day!
About This Recipe
I’m never against a sweet treat, and sometimes it’s got to be an ACTUAL sweet treat like the best brownies ever. But, for everyday choices, I love options that are lightened up, but still satisfy my sweet tooth. This Overnight Pumpkin Chia Protein Pudding is another yummy, balanced, macro-friendly treat made of all GOOD STUFF!
The best part about this pumpkin chia pudding is that you can eat it for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!
For more delicious chia recipes, try my Apple Cinnamon Protein Chia Pudding Bowl, Blueberry Protein Chia Pudding, Vanilla Chia Pudding, or Pumpkin Chia Protein Pudding.
And if it’s Fall time, and you’re craving all things pumpkin try my Healthy Chocolate Pumpkin Snack Cake, Protein Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, or Pumpkin Pie Baked Protein Oat Bars.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Vanilla protein powder: I’m using the Active Stacks Vanilla protein powder sourced from beef, which is my favorite non-dairy option. Clean Simple Eats Vanilla is my favorite whey option! The Active Stacks doesn’t mix in well at first, but I find that with a few stirs and a few hours in the fridge, it all works out! If you haven’t tried either Clean Simple Eats or Active Stacks, you can always use my affiliate code, Lillie for 10% off your purchase.
- Pumpkin: Make sure to use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix.
- Chia seeds: Any type of chia seeds (black, white, or a mix) works for this recipe. Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3s and protein. They will absorb the liquid overnight and expand in size, so don’t worry if it doesn’t look like a lot when initially mixed.
- Milk: I used unsweetened cashew milk, but any milk of your choice works.
- Additional ingredients: Vanilla extract, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and pinch of salt.
- Optional Toppings: I love to top my pudding with almond milk Reddi Whip (or your favorite), diced apple, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and a pinch of flake salt, but you can use any toppings you want! Feel free to get creative!
Dietary Adaptations
DF: Make sure to use a dairy-free milk and dairy-free protein powder. My favorite non-dairy option is Active Stacks Vanilla protein powder because it’s sourced from beef.
How to Make
- Combine ingredients well in a jar. (I always get asked about the jars I use! I saw them recommended by Clean Simple Eats, and they’re perfect!)
- Once you’ve got everything mixed well in your jar, refrigerate for several hours (preferably overnight). I like to stir it once or twice while refrigerating to make sure nothing’s clumping.
- Add any additional toppings and enjoy! I love eating this overnight pumpkin chia protein pudding straight out of the jar, piled high with my favorite toppings. In my opinion, you can’t skip out on almond milk Reddi Whip. It’s a must! It’s hard to find, though! Trader Joe’s has a great coconut option that we love as well. I also love adding tiny diced apples and chopped pecans on top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a pinch of flake salt.
More Delicious Recipes You’ll Love
- Apple Cinnamon Protein Chia Pudding Bowl
- Cauliflower Chia Pudding
- Pumpkin Pie Baked Protein Oat Bars
- Best Yogurt and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
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Overnight Pumpkin Chia Protein Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder* 30g
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree 75g
- 2½ tbsp chia seeds 30g
- 1 cup cashew milk 240g, or milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5g
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- 6 Tbsp almond milk Reddi whip 15g
- 1/4 cup apples 30g, diced small
- 1 Tbsp pecans 5g, chopped small
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- Pinch of flake salt
Instructions
- Combine everything well in a jar. Refrigerate for several hours or preferably overnight, stirring once or twice throughout just to work out any weird chunks of chia or protein powder.
- When you’re ready to eat, top with your favorite toppings–or mine!
Notes
Nutrition
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How long will this keep in the fridge if I wanted to make ahead of time?
Hmm not sure why but this recipe didn’t set overnight for me. Used Naked Whey and regular milk.
Delicious! I am dairy and GF so this was as good as pumpkin pie to me!
This was delicious! I used clean simple eats pumpkin protein powder (34g for the serving)and it came out a thick consistency. Loved it so much and already have another one ready for tomorrow.
So yummy! I used Ghost Lifestyle’s cinnamon cereal milk flavor for the protein powder and it turned out great! I might experiment with some other flavors of chia pudding on my own, but I’d love to see more from you since all your recipes are winners!
I’ve always been hesitant to make chia pudding because it’s higher fat than oats but I’m obsessed with this and have it on repeat! Another winner, Lilly! Thank you!
Is the 240 grams for the milk correct? I weighed instead of measuring, but I think that calculation might be off? It felt like a lot of milk.
Mine wasn’t pudding consistency – more like a smoothie. I let it sit overnight. Any suggestions?
Shoot! I would guess I have to do with the protein powder. I’ve only tried it with my active stacks vanilla. Which one did you use? So sorry!
Thank you for responding. It was GNC vanilla whey. I may try decreasing the amount of milk or maybe adding another tablespoon of chia seeds. The taste was still delicious.
Great breakfast option. It was very filling and full of fiber!
Loved it! But I could not locate it in MFP…
Delicious! Reminiscent of pumpkin pie and a huge, filling portion.
I am not a huge pumpkin person, but I had some leftover pumpkin and thought I’d give them a try. I was surprised how much I like them. It makes a huge bowl and they’re very filling! Will definitely make again!
The chia seeds aren’t listed in the recipe! How much does it actually need?
2.5 Tbsp! Added now! So sorry!
How much chia seeds do you like to use?
2.5 Tbsp!🙈
How many chia seeds do you put in this?
2.5 Tbsp! Oops!
So…. how much chia do you put in? I don’t see it listed in the ingredients.
Oops! 2.5 Tbsp
How much chia seeds? Was this left out?
Sure was! So sorry! 2.5 tbsp
Good morning! How many grams of chia seeds did you use for your pudding? 🙂
Ahh! So sorry! Edited to add the 2.5 Tbsp. 🙈