Tiramisu Chia Pudding (High-Protein Version)

☕🍫 Tiramisu Chia Pudding (High-Protein Version)

A creamy, no-bake dessert inspired by classic Tiramisu — layered with espresso flavor, cocoa, and a protein-rich “mascarpone-style” cream.

Perfect for meal prep, breakfast, or a macro-friendly dessert.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)

☕ Coffee Chia Layer

• 3 tbsp chia seeds

• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

• ¼ cup cooled strong espresso or brewed coffee

• 1 scoop (25–30 g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder

• 1–2 tbsp powdered sweetener (to taste)

🍨 Cream Layer

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)

• ¼ cup light cream cheese (softened)

• 1 tbsp powdered sweetener

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

🍫 Topping

• 1–2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• Optional: sugar-free dark chocolate shavings

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🔥 Instructions

1. Make chia layer
   Whisk almond milk, espresso, protein powder, and sweetener until smooth.
   Stir in chia seeds.
   Refrigerate 2–4 hours (or overnight) until thick.

2. Make cream layer
   Beat Greek yogurt, cream cheese, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

3. Layer it
   Divide chia pudding into two jars.
   Spoon cream mixture on top.

4. Finish
   Dust generously with cocoa powder.
   Chill 30 minutes before serving for best texture.

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💪 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: 310

• Protein: 28–32 g

• Carbs: 14 g

• Fiber: 8 g

• Fat: 14 g

(Macros vary depending on protein powder and dairy used.)

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🔥 Extra-High Protein Option (35–40g per serving)

• Use ¾ cup Greek yogurt in cream layer

• Add 1 tbsp collagen to chia base

• Replace almond milk with fairlife-style high-protein milk

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🧊 Meal Prep Tip

Keeps 3–4 days refrigerated.
Texture thickens over time — stir before eating.