Description
Delicious Chia Pudding with creamy Greek yogurt is totally healthy, deliciously creamy and so very fast and easy to make. The perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack to grab on the go. Vegan adaptable!
Ingredients
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Chia Yogurt Base Mix
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup boiled hot water
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt)
- 1 1/2 cups milk ( almond, coconut, soy, etc.)
See notes for 3 optional flavors.
Instructions
- In a bowl or quart jar, mix chia seeds and hot water. Let sit about 5 minutes. This starts hydrating the chia seed more quickly.
- Stir in vanilla, sweetener and pinch of salt.
- Add greek yogurt and milk. Whisk to combine thoroughly. (At this point you could divide into 4 smaller jars.)
- At this stage it will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Add preferred flavor and fruits to serve. Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
Notes
3 Optional flavors:
Golden Glow
- 1 cup chia yogurt base mix
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/8 teaspoon orange zest
- fresh cubed mango
- 2 dates
- toasted coconut flakes
Mexican Cacao Dream
- 1 cup chia yogurt base mix
- 2 teaspoons raw chocolate powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon cacao nibs
- banana slices
Berry Happy
- 1 cup chia yogurt base mix
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- fresh raspberries
- fresh blueberries
- fresh strawberries
- sliced almonds
If pre-making with fruit added: refrigerate and serve within 2-3 days.
Chia pudding is usually refrigerated overnight to plump up fully. The hot water speeds up the process allowing you to enjoy the pudding within an hour!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 258
- Sugar: 22.2 g
- Sodium: 80.3 mg
- Fat: 9.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.1 g
- Fiber: 4.9 g
- Protein: 15.1 g
- Cholesterol: 15.7 mg