Yogurt Chia Pudding
Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding is thick, creamy, and easy to make in minutes with wholesome Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, and chia seeds. Healthy breakfast that's easy to meal prep ahead and customize with your favorite toppings.
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If you're new to the magic of chia seeds, they're tiny little protein powerhouses packed with nutrients. When soaked in milk, they expand and thicken to a creamy pudding-like consistency. Stirred with Greek yogurt, a little sweetener, fresh fruit, and toasted nuts, yogurt chia seed pudding is a delicious quick breakfast, healthy snack, or even healthy dessert (insert chocolate chips here).
This basic yogurt chia pudding recipe is a great starting point. Customize with different flavors of Greek yogurt, sweetener of choice, and whatever stir-ins and toppings you're in the mood for.
If you were around in the 80s and weren't already singing the Chia Pet song in your head, maybe you are now. You're welcome.
🍯Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Chia seeds. You might see white chia seeds, black chia seeds, or a mixture. There's no nutritional difference -- either will work in chia seed recipes.
- Unsweetened almond milk. I use almond milk because it's what I always have in my fridge. Any dairy or non-dairy milk will work.
- Pure maple syrup or honey. Sweetener is optional, add to taste.
- Greek yogurt. We use vanilla or plain Greek yogurt -- non-fat and full-fat. Use any flavor of yogurt you like. Full-fat whole milk yogurt will have a thicker, creamier consistency.
🫐Variations or Substitutions
- Spices. Add a little cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, or a spice blend like pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice.
- Extracts. Flavor plain yogurt with vanilla or almond extract.
- Mix-ins. Before serving, stir in a spoonful of nut butter, almond butter, or peanut butter, protein powder, or unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Toppings. Serve with fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, sunflower seeds, toasted nuts or coconut, and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
🥣How to Make Yogurt Chia Pudding
Step 1: Stir the almond milk and chia seeds together -- I mix it right in a food storage container. Wait a minute or two, then stir again to remove any clumps. Add the maple syrup and yogurt and stir until well combined. The consistency will be very thin.
Step 2: Cover and chill for 4-6 hours or overnight. To serve, spoon into a mason jar and add your favorite toppings. I love slightly frozen blueberries, toasted coconut, a little honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
👉Helpful Hint: You can use full-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt. For the creamiest texture and thickest consistency, go for full-fat yogurt. Regular yogurt may also be used, it will just have a thinner consistency.
✅Top Tips
- Use any dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Sweetener is optional. We add it depending on if the yogurt is sweetened or not.
- Chia yogurt pudding will thicken as it sits. Add a little extra milk to thin it out anytime it needs it.
🎁Storage
Store chia seed yogurt pudding in mason jars or an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
🗓️Make Ahead
Meal prep a big batch of chia yogurt pudding at the beginning of the week and portion it into small jars or individual containers.
❓FAQs
I've found the perfect ratio of chia seeds to liquid is ¼ cup chia seeds to 1 cup liquid.
Yes, however, the chia seeds will not expand in a thick liquid. Hydrate them in water or almond milk first, then stir them into yogurt.
Chia seeds can be soaked in water, milk, almond milk, or fruit juice.
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📖 Recipe
Yogurt Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey optional, to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla, full-fat or non-fat
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir the chia seeds and almond milk together. Wait a few minutes and stir again to break up any clumps of chia seeds. Add the maple syrup and Greek yogurt. Stir until well combined. The consistency will be quite thin. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Top with fruit, toasted coconut or nuts, or granola. Drizzle with a little maple syrup or honey for added sweetness, and sprinkle with cinnamon and a little sea salt.
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Notes
- Milk. Use any dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Sweetener. Sweetener is optional. We add it depending on if the yogurt is sweetened or not.
- Yogurt. You can use full-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt. For the creamiest texture and thickest consistency, go for full-fat yogurt. Regular yogurt may also be used, it will just have a thinner consistency.
- Texture. Chia yogurt pudding will thicken as it sits. Add a little extra milk to thin it out anytime it needs it.
- Make ahead. Meal prep a big batch of chia yogurt pudding at the beginning of the week and portion it into small jars or individual containers.
