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Protein Lemon Cream Pie Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

This lemon cream pie chia pudding is light, tangy, and packed with protein. It’s a refreshing breakfast or snack!
Prep Time3 hours
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: protein chia seed pudding
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chia Seed Pudding

  • ½ cup blended 2% cottage cheese
  • Zest from 2 large lemons
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • Pinch of salt

Lemon Curd

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • cup honey
  • cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients for the chia seed pudding to a large bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. The longer the chia seed pudding sits, the more almond milk you may have to add before eating. It depends how thick or thin you want your pudding.
    A bowl containing yogurt, lemon zest, poppy seeds, minced garlic, and salt on a light-colored surface.
  • Next, prepare the lemon curd. In a small bowl, add the egg and yolks, whisk and set aside.
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  • Add the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
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  • Remove ¼ cup of the honey lemon juice mixture from the pot and whisk it into the whisked egg. This will temper the eggs and stop them from curdling. Transfer the eggs back to the pot and whisk until combined. Cook on medium for 2 to 3 minutes. It should thicken fairly quickly. *Once the egg has been added, it should become frothy while cooking
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  • Remove from the heat and transfer the curd to a bowl. Let the curd cool and top with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until thick and cool.
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  • Serve the chia seed pudding topped with or layered with curd.
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Notes

  • Any type of milk can be used in this recipe.
  • If the pudding is too thick, add more milk until it reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g