This creamy, nourishing, and delicious Yogurt Chia Pudding is made using four ingredients: Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and maple syrup. This flavor-packed sweet breakfast or healthy dessert offers a delicious and guilt-free way to start your day.
Making this high-protein Greek yogurt chia pudding requires only some blending, mixing, and a 15-minute resting time.
Combining flavors like cardamom and coffee can result in surprising and delightful taste experiences.
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Yes, it’s that quick. It’s not your regular chia pudding that requires four hours.
Loaded with probiotics and other nutrients, this easy chia pudding is a wonderful way to start your day. It tastes delicious and will also improve your gut health.
Looking for a quick and satisfying breakfast? Enjoy sweet breakfast? Love chia seed pudding? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this super nourishing, berry-packed yogurt chia pudding or high protein yogurt snack is calling your name.
Ideal for maintaining digestive health, this gluten free Greek yogurt chia pudding is just what you need in your life. Who wouldn’t love to wake up to a healthy dose of probiotics?
Prepared using simple ingredients, every spoonful of this creamy and delicious Greek yogurt chia pudding bursts with fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a powerhouse of nutrition and taste.
Imagine yourself digging into a silky, creamy strawberry yogurt chia pudding for breakfast. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? I can wake up to this beauty any day. The wonderful thing that I love most about chia puddings is their versatility. You can enjoy them as they are, or turn them into a gourmet-like dessert by adding your favorite toppings.
I have topped mine with handy toppings such as Greek yogurt for an extra touch of creaminess, crushed walnuts for nuttiness, sunflower seeds, strawberries, kiwis, and a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness. You can top it with any fruits, nuts, or seeds of your choice.
Instead of using only Greek yogurt, you can also use a combination of almond milk and yogurt. I have tried this yogurt chia pudding with other berry flavors like raspberries and blueberries, and trust me, no matter what berry I used, it tasted amazing.
This pudding is also a great option for meal prep, so make a large batch, or prep individual servings, and store for up to four days in the refrigerator.
So, are you ready to start your mornings with this Greek yogurt chia pudding? Try it once, and this healthy treat is sure to become your new favorite at any time of day!
If you love chia puddings then you might also love these other chia pudding recipes: Coconut Mango chia Pudding, Chocolate Coffee chia Pudding, and Blueberry chia Seed Pudding.
Ingredients
To make your pretty and delicious chia pudding, you will need these simple ingredients:
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Greek yogurt: I have used low-fat Greek yogurt here, but you can also use full-cream yogurt. You may also use a combination of yogurt and milk in a 1:1 ratio.
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Chia seeds: The main ingredient of this pudding recipe. For best results, use good quality organic chia seeds.
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Sweetener: I have sweetened this pudding with maple syrup, but you can also use honey or agave nectar.
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Strawberries: To create a strawberry-flavored yogurt, I have used fresh strawberries. You can also use frozen strawberries in this recipe.
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Optional toppings: To give this pudding a lovely texture, color, and taste, I have topped it with strawberries, extra maple syrup, sliced kiwi, sunflower seeds, and chopped walnuts. You can skip toppings or top it with whatever you have on hand.
How to Make Greek Yogurt Chia Seed Pudding
Making this chia pudding is very simple and requires only five minutes of your time.
Start by blending the yogurt, strawberries, and sweetener. Once blended, fold in the chia seeds and chill for at least 15 minutes. You can set it for up to four hours or overnight to let the chia seeds thicken the pudding.
That’s it. Top it with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Expert Tips for Making the Best Yogurt Chia Pudding
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Greek yogurt: You can swap Greek yogurt with 3/4 cup of almond milk or any other milk.
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Vegan: For a vegan version of this yogurt chia pudding, make sure to use dairy-free yogurt.
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Blending: For a smoother consistency, feel free to blend the chia seeds along with the other ingredients.
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Chia seeds: You can use any variety of chia seeds. Just ensure they are organic to gain premium health benefits.
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Sweetener: You can use any sweetener of your choice.
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Serving: This recipe makes two servings, but if you are making it for a big family, feel free to double or triple this recipe.
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Meal prep: If you are making it for the entire week, then prepare a larger batch and store it in mason jars for a convenient individual serving. Mason jars also make them suitable for a ready-to-go breakfast or snack. Simply top the jars with the toppings and enjoy.
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Flavorings: I have not added any flavors to this pudding, but if you like, you can add flavors like vanilla extract or almond extract. You can also add a pinch of ground cinnamon to this pudding.
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Nut butter: Just like a peanut butter yogurt bowl, you can also add peanut butter or any other nut butter of your choice.
Yogurt Chia Pudding (Step-by-step photo instructions)
For making Yogurt Chia Pudding
- Add the yogurt, strawberries, and maple syrup to a blender and blend until smooth. The strawberry yogurt base is now ready.
- Add the chia seeds to the strawberry yogurt and mix well to combine. Cover the jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. For best results, you can chill it for up to 4 hours or overnight.
- Divide the pudding between two serving dishes. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, then add strawberries, kiwis, walnuts, and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with some maple syrup. Your filling and delicious strawberry yogurt chia pudding is ready to be served chilled!
Recipe Card
Yogurt Chia Pudding [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 5 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Breakfast | American | 2 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 185 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Yogurt Chia Pudding
- 1 cup of plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
- 1-2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup of chia seeds
Optional Toppings:
- Additional Greek yogurt
- More strawberries
- Extra maple syrup
- Sliced kiwis
- Sunflower seeds
- Chopped walnuts
INSTRUCTIONS:
For making Yogurt Chia Pudding
- Add the yogurt, strawberries, and maple syrup to a blender and blend until smooth. The strawberry yogurt base is now ready.
- Add the chia seeds to the strawberry yogurt and mix well to combine. Cover the jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. For best results, you can chill it for up to 4 hours or overnight.
- Divide the pudding between two serving dishes. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, then add strawberries, kiwis, walnuts, and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with some maple syrup. Your filling and delicious strawberry yogurt chia pudding is ready to be served chilled!
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NOTES:
- For a smoother consistency, feel free to blend the chia seeds along with the other ingredients.
- You can swap Greek yogurt with 3/4 cup of almond milk or any other milk.
- For a vegan version of this yogurt chia pudding, make sure to use dairy-free yogurt.
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