High Protein Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 4 hours
Serves: 4

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond)
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I used Active Stacks)
2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup chia seeds

1. In a blender, combine the yogurt, milk, pumpkin, protein powder, maple syrup, spice and salt; blend until smooth. (You can also combine in a bowl and whisk, but I like the texture better blended.)

2. Place the chia seeds in a large bowl. Add the pumpkin mixture and stir well. Divide among 4 cups or small bowl, cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.

   NOTES:

   —> You can blend the chia seeds into the pudding, if you prefer that texture. It will also set up faster.

   —> Per serving: 268 calories, 21g protein, 10g fat, 25g carbs, 9g fiber