First of all, I’m in love with chia pudding. I’d wanted to make a spiced chia latte version for awhile. There are so many things that I love about this chia latte pudding.
Chai Latte Chia Pudding
Then Vital Proteins® reached out to ask if we would be interested in doing some recipes with their Collagen Peptides.
Inspiration hit and chai latte chia pudding with collagen peptide supplement were born.
Vital Proteins® has several different flavors.
Collagen peptides are a perfect match for chai pudding. They’re virtually undetectable and don’t change the texture or flavor of the pudding one bit.
I’m a foodie and have a really good sense of taste. I can taste a mild protein flavor when I add this supplement to plain water. However, that being said, it’s not off-putting at all. In this chia pudding recipe, you will have no idea that it has been added.
Collagen peptides make this super healthy pudding recipe even more healthy.
In the meantime, enjoy this fantastic and flavorful pudding. [Want to try another chia pudding? We also have two other chia pudding recipes on the blog. Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding and Fresh Strawberry Chia Pudding.]
Why eat Collagen, you ask?
Collagen protein is excellent for your connective tissue. It is also one of the building blocks for healthy hair, skin, and fingernails. Collagen comes from connective tissue that has been broken down in the cooking process; for instance, when you roast a whole chicken or cook a bone-in steak. But nowadays a lot of us cook with boneless, skinless chicken. While that is an excellent source of lean protein, cooking this way causes us to miss out on the nutrient-rich collagen that comes from the connective tissue.
This is why bone broth is so good for you. Bone broth contains minerals and other nutrients that support your immune system function.
Collagen is also specifically known to heal your gut lining and reduce inflammation. Including it in your diet is beneficial in so many ways.
Do you have a favorite treat that you would like to see with amped-up nutrition?
Leave a comment below and let us know. I would love to create something amazing just for you.
Chai Latte Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 cans coconut milk
- 1 cup really strong chai tea
- 2 tbsp raw honey adjust to your preference of sweetness
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 scoops Vital Protein Collagen Peptides
- ½ cup chia seeds
Special Equipment
- 8 glass pudding cups optional
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together.
- Distribute into pudding cups or small ramekins.
- Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
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