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Prep5 min
Cook—
Waiting2 h
Total2 h 05 min
Servings2
DifficultyEasy
Macros per serving (1 glass per person)
197kcal
23 gprotein
7 gcarbs
7 gfat
9 gfiber

Of which 6.3 g sugars and 1.8 g saturated fat.

No-added-sugar version: 181 kcal and 1.3 g sugars per serving.

Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.

Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.

Highlights 22.8 g protein per serving · Vitamin E (almond) · Magnesium (almond)

Allergens milk, tree nuts

Chocolate protein chia pudding

A creamy spoonable treat, with just five minutes of work.

Rico's note: Leave this to set in the fridge before heading to the gym and eat it as soon as you get home.

Ingredients

  • 30 g (1 oz) chia seeds
  • 120 ml (½ cup) unsweetened almond milk
  • 15 g (½ oz) reduced-fat cocoa powder
  • 15 g (½ oz) maple syrup or honey — no added sugar: 30 g sugar-free maple-flavored syrup (or another sweetener)
  • 30 g (1 oz) chocolate protein powder
  • vanilla extract, to taste — optional
  • salt, to taste
  • 120 g (4 oz) low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 5 g reduced-fat cocoa powder, for dusting

This recipe uses half the syrup because protein powder is usually sweetened: taste the mix and, if it needs it, add the rest.

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix the chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa, maple syrup, protein powder, vanilla and salt until smooth.
  2. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again so the seeds don't clump together.
Continues in the ebook

The full method (4 steps), Rico's tip, the Thermomix® or similar version, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Muscle Gain”. The English edition is coming soon.