High Protein Mocha Chia Pudding Cake

A close-up look at the mocha chia pudding cake, with a bite taken out to reveal the creamy, chocolatey interior, served on a white plate.

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High Protein Mocha Chia Pudding Cake

This mocha chia pudding cake is indulgent yet healthy, making it the perfect dessert, snack, or even breakfast. It’s chocolatey, creamy, and satisfying; it's the new treat you’ll want to keep in the fridge all week.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: cake, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramel macchiato whipped cream, chia seed pudding, chia seeds, healthy, mocha

Servings: servings

Author: Lama

Ingredients

Chia Pudding Base

2 cups Greek yogurt
¼ cup Cacao powder
1 cup Chia seeds
¼ cup Honey or maple syrup
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
¼ cup Brewed coffee cooled
1 cup Almond milk or milk of choice
Pinch of sea salt

Yogurt Frosting

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Cacao powder
1 tablespoon Brewed coffee cooled, optional
¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
4 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup

Instructions

Make the Pudding Base

In an 8x8-inch Pyrex dish, add Greek yogurt, cacao powder, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix until smooth and chocolatey, like a pudding.
Stir in the chia seeds, brewed coffee, and almond milk until evenly combined.

Prepare the Yogurt Frosting

In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cacao powder, brewed coffee, vanilla extract and honey until smooth and creamy.
Refrigerate both the chia pudding base and the yogurt frosting for at least 2–4 hours, or overnight, to allow them to set.

Assemble the Cake

Once set, spread the Yogurt frosting evenly over the chia pudding layer.
Generously dust the top with extra cacao powder.

Serve and Enjoy

Slice into squares for a cake presentation or scoop into bowls for a pudding-style snack. Enjoy!

Notes

Chill for best texture: the longer it sets, the thicker and creamier the pudding cake becomes. Overnight refrigeration gives the most cake-like consistency.

Play with sweetness: Swap honey for maple syrup or agave for different sweetness levels.

Kid-approved hack: blend the chia seeds with the liquid before mixing for a smoother, pudding-like texture kids love.

Make-ahead friendly: both layers can be prepped the night before, making this a perfect meal prep snack or dessert.

Make it fancy: top with chocolate shavings, a drizzle of nut butter, or espresso powder dusting for a café-style dessert.

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