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    Chia Pudding with Yogurt

    Published: Feb 16, 2023 by Katie

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    I’m crazy about this yogurt chia pudding; it‘s my absolute favorite chia pudding recipe because of its ultra-creamy texture. I also love that I can customize it by using different yogurt flavors.

    For anyone who wakes up craving something tasty and sweet, this is the perfect start to your day. It’s really such an easy recipe, and you can whip it up with just a handful of simple ingredients.

    yogurt chia pudding in a glass jar on a cutting board, topped with fresh fruit and maple syrup.
    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients & substitution notes
    • How to make chia pudding with yogurt
    • Top tips
    • Optional add-ins
    • Topping ideas
    • Variations
    • Pairing
    • Storage
    • FAQ
    • More breakfast ideas
    • 📖 Recipe

    Get creative with this as a simple and easy foundation to add to. There are so many fun adventures to take this recipe on, as it carries a lot of different flavors, so pick out a few of your favorite toppings and go for it!

    Chia seed recipes make a great quick breakfast but can also be enjoyed as a healthy snack.

    If you loved my Coconut Milk Chia Pudding, you should add this yogurt chia recipe to your meal prep list too. You can tell I’m a fan of chia seeds as I have a bunch of recipes for your to experiment with, such as my Salted Caramel Chia Pudding, Almond Milk Chia Pudding and Apple Chia Seed Pudding, so give them a whirl if you like.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • A creamy and satisfying recipe with a delicious taste and silky texture.
    • Great meal prep option: Make it a day ahead, and you can have it the next day
    • Versatile: it makes the perfect healthy breakfast and snack option.
    • Super easy meal to make, requiring no major skill.
    • Good looking: you can absolutely serve this with pride to your guests; it’s pretty as a picture.
    • Customizable: switch up the yogurt flavors for a few variations of this tasty chia pudding recipe.

    Ingredients & substitution notes

    all ingredients needed to make chia pudding with yogurt.
    • Milk of choice: unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk, non-dairy milk, or regular whole milk. My favorite is oat milk.
    • Chia seeds: you could use white or black chia seeds, a combination of both is lovely.
    • Yogurt: I love using coconut yogurt or thick Greek yogurt in my pudding. Choose a creamy, rich yogurt for the best results. Also feel free to try different flavors (vanilla is my favorite!)
    • Maple syrup: you can swap this out for agave syrup, honey or any other sweetener of choice if you’d like; just be mindful of the level of sweetness in that case.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to make chia pudding with yogurt

    chia seeds, yogurt and milk in a glass bowl.

    STEP 1: Add all the ingredients into a bowl, and stir them together until well combined.

    chia pudding whisked together in a glass jar.

    STEP 2: Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes, and then stir it again to remove any lumps.

    glas jar with chia pudding in it, sealed with a lid.

    STEP 3: Cover the bowl or pour the mixture into a jar and seal it. Allow it to soak in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

    yogurt chia pudding in a glass jar on a cutting board, topped with fresh fruit and nuts.

    STEP 4: Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

    Top tips

    • Stir the mixture twice. It’s essential to eliminate any lumps and bumps in your chia pudding mixture.
    • Adjust consistency. If the pudding is a little thick, you can thin it back by adding a little more milk.
    • Add toppings. While the base flavor is wonderful, toppings take this pudding to the next level.
    • Play around with yogurt flavors. By doing this, you’ll never get bored of this tasty treat. My favorite ones to use in this recipe are mango, blueberry or vanilla.

    Optional add-ins

    • Chocolate: Dark (vegan) chocolate, chocolate chips or cacao nibs will turn this into a healthy and delicious pudding to enjoy after dinner.
    • Vanilla extract and vanilla protein powder will turn your pudding into a dreamy breakfast.
    • Nut Butter: add a drizzle of warm cashew nut butter, peanut butter or Roasted Almond Butter onto the surface.
    • Espresso: a teaspoon of cold espresso as per my French Press Cold Brew Recipe.

    Topping ideas

    • Nuts & Seeds. A tablespoon of toasted sunflower seeds and chopped nuts on top.
    • I love adding stewed fruit or baked apples to my chia pudding recipes in the winter. A little cinnamon to go with it, please!
    • Fresh fruit such as fresh berries, grapes, banana or citrus fruits.
    • Granola. Store-bought or try our homemade Applesauce Granola and coconut flakes for some extra crunch.
    • Sweetener: add a drizzle of extra maple syrup for a sweeter chia pudding
    • Dried Fruit: such as cranberries, raisins or goji berries.
    • Caramel Sauce: Try this 2-Ingredient Peanut Caramel as a topping! It tastes divine!
    yogurt chia pudding in a glass jar and a spoon in it.

    Variations

    • Dairy-Free/ Vegan: use a good quality vegan yogurt and your favorite plant-based milk.
    • Protein-Packed: add in a little protein powder to the mixture.
    • Japanese Style: Matcha and maple: whisk in a little matcha powder that you’ve mixed with a splash of boiling water.
    • Greek Style: Rose water, pistachios, and poached orange slices. Use Greek yogurt in this instance.

    Pairing

    These are my favorite dishes to serve with this yogurt chia pudding:

    • cold brew concentrate being poured into a glass with ice cubes.
      Cold Brew Concentrate
    • 1 mug of peanut butter coffee on a wooden plate, another cup of peanut butter coffee in the background.
      Peanut Butter Coffee
    • iced oat milk matcha latte with some oat milk foam and a straw.
      Oat Milk Matcha Latte (Iced & Hot)

    Storage

    • To store: Your chia pudding will last in the fridge for around 4 days; you’ll just need to make sure it’s covered up in an airtight container. Store in the fridge without the toppings; these should be added before serving and eating.
    • To freeze: a batch of this recipe will freeze if stored in a freezer-safe container for around a month.

    FAQ

    Can I just add chia seeds to yogurt?

    Chia seeds need some sort of liquid to be soaked in and expand. Adding them to yogurt alone won't result in a lovely and thick pudding texture so I recommend soaking them in milk and yogurt.

    How healthy is chia seed pudding?

    This depends on the recipe but chia seeds are high in antioxidants, fiber and omega-3-fatty acids. You can read more about the health benefits of chia seeds here.

    More breakfast ideas

    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

    • bowl of warm chia pudding topped with fresh fruit. next to it some walnuts and maple syrup.
      Warm Chia Pudding
    • jar of flaxseed pudding topped with fresh fruit & nuts. Next to it some maple syrup and walnuts.
      Flaxseed Pudding
    • millet porridge in a bowl topped with fresh fruit. next to it fresh pomegranate, maple syrup and grapes.
      Millet Porridge
    • Birds eye view of yogurt overnight oats in a bowl topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries and grapes. Sprinkled with lemon zest.
      Overnight Oats with Yogurt and Chia Seeds

    📖 Recipe

    yogurt chia pudding in a glass jar on a cutting board, topped with fresh fruit and maple syrup.

    Creamy Chia Pudding with Yogurt

    Author: Katie
    Getting a good start to the day is vital to so many of us, and one key way to succeed is by planning ahead. This delicious yogurt chia pudding is thick, creamy and easy to make. Enjoy playing around with this recipe and seeing what fun flavor combinations you can create.
    If you love this recipe as much as we do, click on the 5-stars below!
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Soaking Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American-Inspired
    Servings: 1
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
    • ½ cup (115 ml) milk of choice *oat, almond, soy, regular whole milk...
    • 2-3 tablespoon yogurt of choice *plain or flavored (I love vanilla)
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup *or other sweetener of choice
    You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl or glass container and stir until well combined.
      2 tablespoon chia seeds, ½ cup milk of choice, 2-3 tablespoon yogurt of choice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • Let sit for about 10 minutes, then stir again to break up any lumps.
    • Seal with a lid and put in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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    Notes

      • Dairy-Free/ Vegan: use a good quality vegan yogurt and your favorite plant-based milk (I love oat milk!).
      • Stir the mixture twice. It’s essential to eliminate any lumps and bumps in your chia pudding mixture.
      • Adjust consistency. If the pudding is a little thick, you can thin it back by adding a little more milk.
      • Add toppings. While the base flavor is wonderful, toppings take this pudding to the next level.
      • Play around with yogurt flavors. By doing this, you’ll never get bored of this tasty treat. My favorite ones to use in this recipe are mango, blueberry or vanilla.
      Nutritional values calculated without toppings.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1. | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 3mg
      All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
      Tried this recipe?Leave a rating and comment telling us how you liked it! Or tag @wholefoodsoulfood__kitchen on Instagram so we can admire your creations!

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      1. MJ says

        October 17, 2024 at 5:59 am

        5 stars
        This is such a game changer recipe! I was having chai seed pudding with milk before but OMG adding greek yogurt to it is so delicious! It gave it such a creamy texture, I really felt I was eating some expensive cafe chai seed pudding! So good!

        Reply
        • Katie Roux says

          November 07, 2024 at 12:21 pm

          It is, isn't it? 🙂 Very happy to hear that you liked it 🙂

          Reply
      2. MJ says

        October 17, 2024 at 5:58 am

        5 stars
        This is such a game changer! I was making my chai seed pudding with just water but OMG adding greek yogurt gives it such nice creaminess!! I felt like I was eating some of expensive cafe level chai seed pudding! Delicious!

        Reply
      3. Wendy Campione says

        February 19, 2024 at 12:18 am

        5 stars
        So healthy, so easy, so tasty!

        Reply
        • Katie says

          March 06, 2024 at 7:03 pm

          Thanks a lot for your lovely feedback! 🥰

          Reply
      4. Ana Palafox says

        February 15, 2024 at 4:40 pm

        5 stars
        Good morning, Katie 🌄. How are you? I'm fine. Today I tried creamy chia pudding with yogurt that I made. I added mixed berries 🫐🍓 and semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫. Mmmmmm 👌! It turned out very delicious 😋, well-flavored, nutritious, pleasant, appealing, and heavenly 😇. I loved it 🥰. You're a magnificent chef ☺️.

        Reply
        • Katie says

          March 06, 2024 at 7:12 pm

          Hi Ana, thanks for your lovely feedback! Very happy to hear that you liked the recipe- it's one of my favorite breakfast recipes actually 🙂

          Reply
      5. Susan says

        September 09, 2023 at 8:02 am

        5 stars
        Tasty, so easy to make and healthy👍🏻

        Reply
        • Katie says

          September 09, 2023 at 10:01 am

          Thanks Susan for your lovely feedback!

          Reply
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