This chia pudding with yogurt is creamy, lightly sweet, and full of nourishing ingredients that make mornings easier. With just a few simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup, itโs an easy way to enjoy a delicious breakfast that can be prepped ahead of time. Top it with fresh berries, granola, or a drizzle of nut butter for a satisfying start to your day.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- Itโs the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or meal prep days.
- Made with just a handful of simple ingredients you likely already have.
- You can customize the chia yogurt pudding with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or granola. Try our homemade coconut granola, homemade chocolate granola recipe or pumpkin seed and flax granola.
- Stores beautifully in a mason jar or airtight container for grab-and-go convenience.
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- Creamy strawberry chia pudding
Ingredient Notes
- Plain Greek yogurt - Greek yogurt creates a thicker, creamier yogurt. However, you can use regular yogurt or a flavored yogurt for this yogurt recipe if preferred.
- Almond or coconut milk - can also use regular milk or another plant based milk.
- Maple syrup - can swap for honey or agave syrup if preferred.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements for chia pudding greek yogurt.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Use any types of yogurt you like โ Greek yogurt makes it thick and creamy, while coconut yogurt or vanilla yogurt add subtle flavor.
- Swap almond milk for oat milk or regular cup of milk depending on your preference. Chia pudding with coconut milk will give it a light coconut flavor.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to make it even more filling, or try our protein chia pudding recipe.
- Adjust to your texture preference โ add a splash of milk if you like a thinner consistency.
- For extra sweetness, you can use agave syrup instead of maple syrup.
- If youโre not a fan of the texture of chia seeds, try blending the mixture before chilling for a smoother pudding.
How to Make Yogurt Chia Pudding
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, almond or coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Add the chia seeds.
Step 3: Stir well, making sure theyโre fully incorporated. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, then give it another good stir. This helps prevent the seeds from settling at the bottom.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you can. Give it one last stir before serving. You can divide the yogurt chia pudding into separate jars for serving if preferred.
Yogurt Chia Seed Pudding FAQs
Store your yogurt chia pudding in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 4โ5 days. Stir well before eating to refresh the texture. This is a cold healthy breakfast, so no reheating is neededโjust top with fresh berries or a drizzle of nut butter and enjoy straight from the fridge.
Yes! You can make yogurt chia pudding with any type of yogurt. Greek yogurt creates a thicker, creamier texture, while regular yogurt or vanilla yogurt will give you a lighter, softer pudding. If you use a thinner yogurt, you may want to reduce the milk slightly for the best results.
This recipe is gluten free and vegetarian. For a dairy free and vegan option, simply replace the yogurt with your favorite plant based yogurt.ย
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Chia Pudding With Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 ยฝ cups plain Greek yogurt
- ยพ cup almond milk or coconut milk
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 ยฝ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, almond or coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add the chia seeds and stir well, making sure theyโre fully incorporated. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, then give it another good stir. This helps prevent the seeds from settling at the bottom.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you can. Give it one last stir before serving. You can divide the yogurt chia pudding into separate jars for serving if preferred.
Notes
- Save time/prep ahead:
- Make a big batch at the start of the week for easy meal prep breakfasts.
- Divide into mason jars for single servings that are ready to grab and go.
- Let the mixture rest overnight for best results โ this helps the chia seeds fully thicken.
- Store extra toppings like granola or fruit separately and add them just before serving.
- This recipe is gluten free and vegetarian. For a dairy free and vegan option, simply replace the yogurt with your favorite plant based yogurt.ย
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Chia Pudding With Yogurt." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
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