mocha protein breakfast pudding
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Time to read 2 min
15 min
4 hours
3 servings
High Protein
Breakfast just got an upgrade. This creamy High Protein Mocha Breakfast Pudding contains 38g of protein per serving, all 9 essential amino acids, plenty of fiber, magnesium, electrolytes, and antioxidants. It's a vegan and gluten-free breakfast that keeps you satisfied for hours. Crafted with Seahorses' single origin dark chocolate, it delivers both exceptional flavor and the natural benefits of cacao to help start your morning on a delicious note.
INGREDIENTS
cream
- 300g silken tofu
- 2 Medjool dates, soaked in hot water for 5 min, drained
- 1 small banana
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 Seahorse Ecuador Camino Verde 70% bar, melted and slightly cooled
base
- 1 1/4 cup almond meal
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 3 tbsp Seahorse Hot Cocoa Mix
- 1tsp instant coffee
- 2 tbsp cashew butter (the runnier, the better)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1tsp vanilla extract
- pinch flakey sea salt
preparation
- Into a food processor add silken tofu, dates, banana, vanilla, and protein powder and blend until smooth.
- Add Seahorse Ecuador Camino Verde 70% Chocolate bar to a double boiler and melt. If you're in a hurry, add bar to a microwave safe bowl with about a tsp of coconut oil and heat for 15 second intervals, stirring between. Pour the melted chocolate into the food processor and blend until glossy. Set the base aside.
- In a small bowl, add almond meal, protein powder, Seahorse Hot Cocoa Mix, instant coffee, and salt. Mix this until combined. Next add in cashew butter, syrup, vanilla, and water. Mix until a thick dough forms, if it is still crumbly, slowly add more water.
- Separate dough into three equal parts and roll into balls. Press a ball into the bottom of an 8oz mason jar. Spoon 1/3 of cream on top, tapping jar to settle.
- Dust top with a pinch of Seahorse Hot Cocoa mix, screw lid on top, and refrigerate for 4 hours. These can be in your fridge fresh up to one week. When you're ready to eat, top with your favorite garnish like coco-whip, and enjoy!
importance of protein in the morning
Starting your day with a protein-rich breakfast is one of the simplest ways to support steady energy, promote fullness, and reduce mid-morning cravings. Unlike sugary breakfasts that can lead to energy spikes and crashes, protein helps provide a more sustained source of fuel, making it easier to stay focused, productive, and satisfied throughout the morning. It also supplies the essential amino acids your body needs to support muscle maintenance, recovery, and overall wellness.
This High Protein Mocha Breakfast Pudding takes those benefits a step further by pairing plant-based protein with cacao-rich dark chocolate. Cacao is naturally abundant in antioxidants called flavanols, which help protect cells from oxidative stress and support overall health. It's also a source of important minerals like magnesium, which plays a role in energy production, muscle function, and hydration. When enjoyed in the morning, the combination of protein and cacao creates a deliciously nourishing breakfast that supports lasting energy while bringing all the rich flavor and complexity of single origin dark chocolate to the start of your day.