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This recipe for Chia Pudding is made with Greek Yogurt is deliciously creamy, totally healthy, and very quick and easy to make. The perfect make-ahead breakfast to grab on the go. Vegan-adaptable & Gluten-free. Video.
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You have likely heard of Chia Pudding- a popular make-ahead breakfast made with chia seeds and milk, typically coconut milk, and a natural sweetener. After it sets, the chia seeds plump up, providing healthy fiber and nutrients. Chia pudding can be topped with various fruit, nuts and seeds- think of it like a grain-free version of overnight oats.
Perfectly creamy, our chia pudding recipe is made with Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt) combined with fruit and spices. Store it in your fridge in single-serving portions for a very convenient “grab and go” breakfast. Looking for more make-ahead breakfast ideas? Try Overnight Oats and our popular Breakfast Cookies!
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Why We Love Chia Pudding!
- Chia Pudding is a great way to add chia seeds into your diet- healthy and full of protein, fiber, omega 3’s, antioxidants, and essential minerals.
- It is easy to make and can be made ahead! Perfect for busy mornings!
- Highly versatile, chia pudding can easily be adapted to your diet- make it vegan, keto, or vegetarian.
- Chia pudding can be customized with different toppings, spices, nuts and seeds- making it easy for the whole family to love!
Ingredients in Chia Pudding
Chia Pudding Ingredient Notes
- Chia seeds– the star of the show! Full of calcium, fiber, iron and omega 3’s.
- We add Greek yogurt to our chia pudding for a burst of probiotics- feel free to use plant-based coconut yogurt or cashew yogurt if you prefer.
- Milk- Almond, coconut or soy milk- and real milk works too.
- Sweetener- maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar all work well here!
- Vanilla – a little flavor enhancer!
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
How To Make Chia Pudding (Step-by-SteP)
Step One– Choose your container. I like using a quart ball jar, a bowl with a lid works too.
Add hot boiled water and stir in chia. This starts hydrating the chia into plump and silky morsels. Let sit 5 minutes (just about the time it takes to add ingredients in Step two!).
Chia pudding is usually refrigerated overnight to plump up fully. The hot water speeds up the process allowing you to enjoy the pudding within an hour!
Step Two– Add honey or maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
Step Three– Mix in yogurt and nut milk. Feel free to use vegan yogurt.
Step Four– Refrigerate, covered, for at least one hour before serving. You can also store in 8 oz containers for 4 portioned servings.
Chia Pudding Variations:
Add spices and fruit if desired. Here are some of our favorite additions (see recipe):
- Golden Glow with turmeric, mango and dates.
- Mexican Cacao Dream with just a touch of anch0 chili and cinnamon.
- Berry Happy with a hint of cardamom and fresh berries.
Chai Pudding FAQS
Believed to be from Central America, chia seeds were an essential ingredient used for food, medicine, and cosmetics in ancient civilizations. Chia is tiny black or white seeds from the plant salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family.
Chia seeds are high in antioxidants, fiber, minerals and omega-3 antioxidants. They may support heart health, promote strong bones, and improve blood sugar.
The mild seeds plump up in liquid, forming a gel around the seed. The texture is smooth and creamy and a bit reminiscent to tapioca, taking on whatever flavor they are paired with.
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- Vegan Tofu Scramble
- The BEST Vegan Breakfast Cookies
- Rhubarb Jam with Chia Seeds
- Homemade Maple Granola Recipe (Vegan & Gluten-free)
- Vegan French Toast
Hope this chia pudding adds some ease and delight to your day!
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Chia Pudding Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delicious Chia Pudding with creamy Greek yogurt is totally healthy, deliciously creamy and so very fast and easy to make. The perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack to grab on the go. Vegan adaptable!
Ingredients
Chia Yogurt Base Mix
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup boiled hot water
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt)
- 1 1/2 cups milk ( almond, coconut, soy, etc.)
See notes for 3 optional flavors.
Instructions
- In a bowl or quart jar, mix chia seeds and hot water. Let sit about 5 minutes. This starts hydrating the chia seed more quickly.
- Stir in vanilla, sweetener and pinch of salt.
- Add greek yogurt and milk. Whisk to combine thoroughly. (At this point you could divide into 4 smaller jars.)
- At this stage it will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Add preferred flavor and fruits to serve. Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
Notes
3 Optional flavors:
Golden Glow
- 1 cup chia yogurt base mix
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon orange zest
- fresh cubed mango
- 2 dates
- toasted coconut flakes
Mexican Cacao Dream
- 1 cup chia yogurt base mix
- 2 teaspoons raw chocolate powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon cacao nibs
- banana slices
Berry Happy
- 1 cup chia yogurt base mix
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- fresh raspberries
- fresh blueberries
- fresh strawberries
- sliced almonds
If pre-making with fruit added: refrigerate and serve within 2-3 days.
Chia pudding is usually refrigerated overnight to plump up fully. The hot water speeds up the process allowing you to enjoy the pudding within an hour!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 258
- Sugar: 22.2 g
- Sodium: 80.3 mg
- Fat: 9.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.1 g
- Fiber: 4.9 g
- Protein: 15.1 g
- Cholesterol: 15.7 mg
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So amazingly delicious! Thank you for sharing your recipe. This is going to be a new staple in my house.
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Great to hear!
Hi! Looks so good. And where did you buy your jars ?! They are cute.
These are Weck canning jars. They are available from many sources in different sizes.:)
This was our first time trying chai pudding. We made the Berry Happy. I added a little homemade granola on top. Delicious!
So glad you enjoyed!
Excellent recipe. Creamy and delicious! I added 1 Tbsp flax seed.
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Perfect Maria!
Absolutely love it
Thank you so much.
Great to hear Monica!
This was really easy and so fast! I added simple blueberries and strawberries. I think I would do a touch less nut milk so it would be a little thicker, just my personal preference! Would recommend!
Glad you enjoyed it Ashley!
This was really fast and easy to make!!
I recommend this recipe 🙂
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Thanks Jeffrey!
These look amazing! Could you use coconut cream with the nut milk or is there another non-dairy substitute for the Yogurt?
Yes, Kelly, coconut cream would work too! It’s a lot more calorie-dense, but, yes it tasty. Have you ever tried vegan yogurt? Like coconut or cashew yogurt? Perhaps a little lighter, with probiotics. 🙂
I’m going to use SO coconut yogurt so may not even need milk added.
I bet that will be great!