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Chia Seed Pudding with Yogurt
This Chia Seed Pudding is healthy and satisfies your sweet tooth. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Use your favorite toppings.
This Chia Seed Pudding is so flexible, you can easily adapt it to whatever fruit fix you’d like.
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Why This Recipe Stands Out
We’re always on the lookout for quick and healthy breakfast options. This Chia Seed Pudding with Yogurt recipe is a perfect combination of simple ingredients and amazing flavors. Here’s why we love it:
Healthy Fats: This recipe uses almond milk and chia seeds, both of which are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, like our Healthy Chocolate Cake.
Protein: The Greek yogurt in this recipe adds a good amount of protein, making it a perfect breakfast or post-workout snack.
Customizable: Like our Yogurt Cranberry Poppyseed Cake, you can customize this recipe with your favorite flavor of Greek yogurt and your choice of fresh fruits and nuts.
Easy to Make: This chia seed pudding with yogurt is incredibly easy to make, just like our No-Cook Overnight Oats.
Make-Ahead: This recipe needs to be refrigerated overnight, making it a perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack for busy mornings.
Key Recipe Ingredients
Chia Seeds – These tiny seeds are the star of our recipe. When combined with the almond milk and yogurt, they absorb the liquid and swell up, giving the pudding its thick, creamy texture.
Strawberry Greek Yogurt – We use this for its rich, fruity flavor and creamy consistency. It adds a delicious tanginess to the pudding that complements the sweetness of the almond milk.
Fresh Strawberries – We chop up a pint of these to add a burst of fresh, fruity flavor and a bit of texture to our pudding. They’re a perfect match for the strawberry yogurt.
Roasted Almonds – We sprinkle these on top for a crunchy contrast to the creamy pudding. They add a delicious nutty flavor and make the dish look beautiful.
Substitutions And Variations
Here are a few of our favorite variations and substitutions:
Milk: The sweetened vanilla flavored almond milk can be substituted with an equal amount of regular milk. You can also use any other non-dairy milk of your choice.
Greek Yogurt: The strawberry flavor in this recipe is delicious, but any other flavor of Greek yogurt would work just as well.
Chia Seeds: Don’t be afraid to switch up the chia seeds with other seeds like flaxseeds or even a mix of seeds for added texture.
Fruit: Instead of strawberries, try using other fresh fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or sliced bananas.
Toppings: Try roasted chopped nuts, toasted shredded coconut, chocolate chips, dried fruits, honey, or maple syrup.
Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
Gently whisk together almond milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
Add chia seeds and whisk. Let it stand for 30 minutes. Stir and refrigerate overnight.
Before serving, fold in half of the strawberries.
Garnish with the rest of the strawberries and almonds.
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
How To Prep Ahead
Take a look at some of our favorite ways to prep this recipe in advance:
Overnight: This chia seed pudding is meant to be made the night before. Simply mix all the ingredients together and let it sit in the fridge overnight. The next day, you’ll have a delicious and healthy breakfast ready to go.
Prep the Ingredients: Another way to make this recipe ahead of time is to prep the ingredients. Chop the fresh strawberries and slice the roasted almonds in advance. This way, when you’re ready to serve the pudding, all you have to do is fold in the strawberries and top the pudding with the almonds.
This Chia Seed Pudding is fruity, fresh, and packs a healthy punch!
Commonly Asked Questions
Why do I need to let the chia seed pudding sit for 30 minutes before refrigerating it? Letting the chia seed pudding sit for 30 minutes before refrigerating allows the chia seeds to start absorbing the liquid. This will give the pudding its desired consistency and texture. Can I use plain yogurt instead of flavored yogurt? Yes, you can use plain yogurt if you prefer. The flavored yogurt adds sweetness and extra flavor to the pudding, but if you want to control the sweetness or avoid added sugars, you can use plain yogurt and adjust the sweetness by adding a sweetener of your choice. How long does chia seed pudding with yogurt keep? Chia seed pudding with yogurt can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure to cover it tightly to maintain its freshness.
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Chia Seed Pudding with Yogurt
This Chia Seed Pudding with Yogurt is fruity, fresh, and packs a healthy punch! Chia seeds are full of protein, Omega 3's, and fiber with every bite. They will soften and grow chewier after sitting in the pudding for awhile, giving the pudding a nicely thickened texture.
Course Breakfast, DessertCuisine AmericanDiet VegetarianMethod Mixing
Prep Time 5 minutes minutesTotal Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 215kcal
Author Amy Dong
Ingredients1 cup almond milk vanilla flavored, sweetened1 cup Greek yogurt strawberry, or your favorite flavor1 tsp pure vanilla extractpinch kosher salt¼ cup dry chia seeds1 pint fresh strawberries chopped¼ cup roasted almonds slivered
InstructionsIn a bowl, combine the almond milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and pinch of kosher salt. Whisk gently until incorporated. Whisk in the chia seeds, and let stand for 30 min. Gently stir to redistribute the seeds. Cover and refrigerate overnight.When ready to serve, gently fold in half of the strawberries into the pudding. Use the rest of the strawberries and almonds for garnish.
Notes
Make this recipe nut-free by omitting the almonds.
For a thicker pudding, use less almond milk and more yogurt.
You can use any flavor of Greek yogurt or fruits.
Feel free to substitute the almonds with other nuts or even granola for a different texture.
This pudding can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
If you prefer a sweeter pudding, you can add a bit of honey or maple syrup.
Chia seed pudding is a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. It’s also a wonderful dessert option for a healthy and refreshing treat.
This recipe is part of our Sweet Breakfast Recipes Collection.
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NutritionCalories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 2mg
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