This lemon chia pudding with raspberries is a great option for an easy prep-ahead breakfast you can throw together in a couple of minutes. It's a simple chia pudding recipe with a fresh and light flavor thanks to the tartness of the lemon and a creamy texture and protein boost thanks to the Greek yogurt.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Raspberry Chia Pudding
- It's a great option for meal prep as you can easily prep individual portions of this recipe ahead of time for a quick breakfast the next morning or for an afternoon snack.
- It has a creamy, pudding-like texture thanks to the Greek yogurt.
- The Greek yogurt provides a little extra protein boost without the use of added protein powder for a great way to meet your protein goals. It also creates a smoother consistency.
If you're looking for a basic chia pudding recipe, try this protein chia pudding instead. Or for another fun flavorful chia pudding option, try our creamy strawberry chia pudding.
Ingredient Notes
- Plain or vanilla Greek yogurt - we often use plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt, which means we definitely sweeten with maple syrup to taste.
- Fresh lemon juice - for the best flavor, do yourself a favor and buy a fresh lemon instead of pre-prepared lemon juice! The flavor is much better. The lemon zest adds an additional layer of lemon flavor.
- Milk - any plant-based milk like almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or coconut milk will work. If you don't need a dairy-free milk, feel free to use regular milk.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- If you're not a fan of fresh lemons, try swapping the lemon for lime juice or orange juice.
- Swap the raspberries for blueberries if you want a lemon blueberry chia pudding.
- Feel free to add any toppings of choice like other fresh fruit, granola, nuts, and honey.
- If your chia pudding is a little thick, simply add an additional splash of milk and mix well until it reaches your desired consistency.
- You can also make a big batch of this recipe in a large mixing bowl, then divide it out into individual servings.
How to Make Creamy Lemon Chia Pudding
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: In two small jars or bowls, evenly divide the yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Use a small whisk or a fork to whisk until smooth and well-combined.
Step 2: Add the chia seeds and mix until combined. Cover with a lid and set in the fridge for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Top with fresh raspberries and any other favorite toppings of choice.
Lemon Cream Chia Pudding FAQs
Store leftovers in an air-tight container or jar for up to 5 days. Give the chia pudding a good stir before topping and eating.
This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian. For a dairy-free and vegan version, use a dairy-free yogurt.
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Creamy Lemon Chia Pudding With Raspberries
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup almond or coconut milk
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste, depending on whether your yogurt is sweetened)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (the juice from about 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup chia seeds (2 tablespoons per jar)
- Fresh raspberries, for topping
Instructions
- In two small jars or bowls, evenly divide the yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Use a small whisk or a fork to whisk until smooth and well-combined.
- Add the chia seeds and mix until combined. Cover with a lid and set in the fridge for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Top with fresh raspberries and any other favorite toppings of choice.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container or jar for up to 5 days. Give the chia pudding a good stir before topping and eating.
- This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian. For a dairy-free and vegan version, use a dairy-free yogurt and make sure to use non-dairy milk.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Lemon Chia Pudding." 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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