Vegan Protein Chia Pudding

By Sarah Pilley · Updated Jun 3, 2026 · Published Jun 3, 2026

Vegan protein chia pudding packs 29 grams of protein without any protein powder! It's made with a variety of seeds, nuts, and frozen wild blueberries for a delicious high protein breakfast.

Chia pudding in a ceramic bowl topped with pumpkin seed, hemp hearts, almond butter, walnuts, and cinnamon.

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Hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds are both powerhouses in terms of protein! Along with a variety of nuts, they transform your basic chia pudding to a breakfast that will give you energy all morning long.

While I love protein steel cut oats or occasionally some protein powder waffles, this past year I’ve made it a priority to include more variety in my protein sources. For me, that looks like a lot more seeds and nuts!

All the prep work happens the night before which makes breakfast quick and easy. I like to add all of my toppings in the morning but you can also portion them out the night before as well.

Ingredient Notes

You will need these simple ingredients to make high protein chia seed pudding:

Ingredients needed for high protein chia seed pudding: pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, blueberries, hemp hearts, chia seeds, soy milk, almond butter, and walnuts.

I use black chia seeds but white chia seeds will work just the same. There is no difference nutritionally between the two!

The type of plant milk you use plays a key role in the amount of protein you get out of this recipe. I like to alternate between unsweetened soy milk and pea milk. The important thing is that you choose a plant milk that you enjoy!

Frozen wild blueberries are my go-to for chia pudding, but any small or chopped frozen fruit will work. Alternatively, use fresh fruit, just make sure to add it along with the toppings.

To take this chia pudding to the next level in terms of protein content I use a combination of seeds and nuts. This recipe includes:

hemp hearts
raw pumpkin seeds
walnuts
almond butter

You can alter this to be completely nut-free and still get the same protein boost from:

sunflower seeds
flax seeds
sesame seeds
sunflower butter
tahini

The recipe card below includes the full list of ingredients + instructions.

Special Touches

If you want your pudding to be a bit sweeter add a drizzle of maple syrup or agave nectar. A chopped up Medjool date or some dried cranberries are also delicious!

For an extra special touch, I like to add a spoonful of blueberry lemon thyme jam. The touch of sweetness and bright flavors are perfect.

If you want to splurge on yogurt, Cocojune Greek yogurt is worth it! I love the creaminess (and extra protein) that it adds to this chia seed pudding.

How to Make High Protein Chia Pudding

Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the best protein chia protein:

Add chia seeds to a jar. I like to do all of my measurements on a digital scale to ensure accuracy.

Mixing chia seeds, soy milk, and frozen blueberries in a jar with a spoon.

Add soy milk and frozen blueberries to the chia seeds and mix to combine.

Chia pudding starting to gel together after a few minutes.

Let the mixture sit for a few minutes then stir again. Really get all the seeds from the bottom and sides so they absorb the milk!

Chia pudding with blueberries completely gelled together after chilling overnight.

Allow the chia pudding to chill in fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. You want the seeds to fully absorb all the liquid and become gelatinous.

To make it high protein, add all of the toppings! You can also add some vegan Greek yogurt and sweetener, if desired (the nutritional info is calculated without these additions.)

Top Tips

Start by adding the chia seeds to a completely dry container. Then add your plant milk. I've noticed that chia seeds won't stick to the bottom of the jar as easily this way. Still scrape the bottom to fully combine though!

I highly recommend drinking a glass of water or a warm herbal tea before eating the pudding. I find it is very helpful with digesting this high fiber breakfast.

Recipe FAQ

What size container do I need?

I recommend at least an 8 ounce jar for combining the chia seeds, soy milk, and frozen berries.

I usually serve my chia pudding in a bowl, but to take this pudding on-the-go with all of the toppings I recommend a 16 ounce jar or container. This will ensure none of your toppings spill out when you dig in!

How long will chia pudding last in the fridge?

Chia seed pudding generally lasts about 5 days in the refrigerator.

The texture will remain stable, unlike overnight oats which tend to get mushier the longer they sit. You can always add another splash of plant-based milk if it gets too thick.

If I have a busy work week ahead, I'll prep 5 separate jars of pudding (minus the toppings) Sunday night to enjoy all week long. You can also make one big bowl of chia pudding and measure out about 221 grams for each serving.