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Blueberry Protein Fluff with Chia Seeds

Whipped blueberry protein fluff with chia & hemp seeds

Blueberry protein fluff is a thick, mousse-like bowl made by blending Greek yoghurt, vanilla protein powder, banana, blueberries and chia seeds until light and airy. It takes 10 minutes, serves one and works as a high-protein breakfast or a snack after a workout.

Two tablespoons of Lifestyle Food Chia Seeds go straight into the blender. Give the fluff 5 minutes to rest and they’ll thicken it slightly, so it holds its shape on the spoon. Hemp seeds and extra blueberries on top add a bit of crunch.

Ingredients

For the fluff:

• 150g plain Greek yoghurt
• 1 scoop (25–30g) vanilla protein powder
• ½ ripe banana
• ½ cup blueberries, plus extra to serve
• 2 tbsp Lifestyle Food Chia Seeds
• 1–2 tbsp milk of your choice, if needed
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

To serve:

• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• Extra blueberries
• A drizzle of honey (optional)

How to make blueberry protein fluff

1. Add the Greek yoghurt, protein powder, banana, blueberries, chia seeds and honey or maple syrup (if using) to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and fluffy. Add a splash of milk if it needs loosening.
3. Spoon into a bowl and leave to stand for 5 minutes so the chia seeds can thicken it slightly.
4. Top with hemp seeds, extra blueberries and a drizzle of honey, if you like.
5. Serve straight away.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Resting time: 5 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Serving size: 1 serving

Blueberry protein fluff FAQs

1. What is protein fluff?
   Protein fluff is a whipped, mousse-like snack made by blending protein powder into a creamy base. This version uses Greek yoghurt, banana and chia seeds, so it comes out thick and spoonable straight from the blender.

2. Can I use frozen blueberries?
   Yes. Frozen blueberries make it colder and thicker, closer to soft-serve. You may need an extra splash of milk to help it blend.

3. Can I make it without protein powder?
   Yes. Leave it out and add another 50g Greek yoghurt instead. It will be less sweet, so you may want the honey.

4. Can I make it dairy-free?
   Swap the Greek yoghurt for a thick plant-based yoghurt, use a plant-based protein powder and milk, and sweeten with maple syrup instead of honey.

5. Can I make it ahead?
   It’s best eaten fresh. You can keep it covered in the fridge for up to a day, but the chia seeds will keep thickening it, so stir in a splash of milk before serving.

Keep a pack of Lifestyle Food Chia Seeds in the cupboard for smoothies, yoghurt bowls and overnight oats.