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Yogurt Chia Pudding Recipe

Yogurt chia pudding is a protein-packed (8 grams of protein per serving), fiber-rich make-ahead breakfast that comes together in minutes. Easy to customize and filling, it’s perfect for busy mornings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Resting Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 1 cup almond milk or any non-dairy milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Optional Add-ins/Toppings:
  • 1 cup Fruit strawberries, blackberries, and bananas
  • 1/2 cup nuts or seeds

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Add chia seeds to yogurt mixture, wait for 5 minutes and give it another mix. We do this because chia seeds tend to stick together when mixed with liquid. Doing so helps break up any lingering clumps of chia seeds.
  3. Cover with stretch film, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. When ready to serve, ladle into bowls and top each bowl with fresh berries and nuts. Serve while still cold.

Notes

  • In my experience, the ratio of 1 cup of yogurt + 1 cup of milk to ¼ cup of chia seed provides the best pudding-like texture. As always, you can adjust the quantities to suit your taste. More seeds will equal a thicker chia pudding.
  • This is a delicious base recipe for chia pudding in which you add your toppings of choice. Have fun with different flavors like almond extract, unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, or matcha powder; swirl in your favorite fruit jam like strawberry or raspberry, or add texture and crunch with coconut flakes, hemp seeds, almonds, cashews, and more.
  • Make a big batch at the beginning of the week, portion it into individual containers (or mason jars), and your overnight chia pudding with yogurt is ready to enjoy throughout the week.
  • Store chia pudding covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • The mixture will thicken the longer it sits. Add a splash of milk or water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
  • Yields: This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of chia seed yogurt pudding that is ideal for 2 generous servings. The below nutritional values are per serving, but they do not include the optional toppings.
  • Yogurt: While I prefer whole milk yogurt, you can use low-fat yogurt as well. Greek yogurt can also be used, but you might need to add a bit more liquid to thin it out. Finally, vegan yogurt can also be used.
  • Adjust consistency: In my experience, the ratio of 1 cup of yogurt + 1 cup of milk to ¼ cup of chia seed provides the best pudding-like texture. As always, you can adjust the quantities to suit your taste. More seeds will equal a thicker chia pudding.
  • Make it your own: This is a delicious base recipe for chia pudding in which you add your toppings of choice. Have fun with different flavors like almond extract, unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, or matcha powder; swirl in your favorite fruit jam like strawberry or raspberry, or add texture and crunch with coconut flakes, hemp seeds, almonds, cashews, and more.
  • Make Ahead / Meal Prep: Make a big batch at the beginning of the week, portion it into individual containers (or mason jars), and your overnight chia pudding with yogurt is ready to enjoy throughout the week.
  • Storage: Store chia pudding covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Reuse: The mixture will thicken the longer it sits. Add a splash of milk or water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
  • This recipe is adapted from Giada's Chia Seed Pudding recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 224mg (9%) Potassium 324mg (9%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 133IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 454mg (45%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 224mg 9%
Potassium 324mg 7%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 133IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 454mg 45%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.