15-Minute Protein Chia Seed Cereal
This 15-Minute Protein Chia Seed Cereal is SO EASY! A quick, nutritious breakfast packed with protein, chia seeds, and fresh berries to energize your day.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup berries (raspberries, blackberries, or your favorites)
- Sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, or agave) optional
- Nuts or seeds optional, for extra crunch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of almond milk. For a creamier texture, you can use coconut or oat milk instead.
- Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder to the almond milk and mix well.
- Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to the mixture and stir well to prevent clumping.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to allow chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken.
- While the mixture rests, wash and prepare berries of your choice.
- Once thickened, stir the chia mixture again, pour into a serving bowl, top with fresh berries, and drizzle sweetener if desired. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or Spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Serving Bowl
Notes
- The chia seeds will continue to thicken the mixture over time; add more milk when reheating leftovers to adjust consistency.
- Customize your cereal by adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or nut butter for extra flavor and richness.
- Store the prepared mixture in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for easy meal prep.