Chia Seed Pudding with Yogurt

Overnight chia seed pudding made with Greek yogurt and topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and chopped walnuts in a glass bowl.

Chia Seed Pudding with Yogurt

Chia seed pudding made with Greek yogurt is a healthy, high-protein breakfast or dessert that comes to life overnight in the refrigerator.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Refrigeration time 8

Total Time 8 5

Servings servings

Calories 128kcal

Author Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

½ cup whole milk or other type of milk including skim, almond, soy, rice or coconut milk
½ cup Greek yogurt plain, whole or non-dairy alternative
1 tablespoon no-carb sweetener to equal 1 Tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons chia seeds Add another tablespoon for a thick consistency
Optional toppings berries, nuts, chocolate chips
Additional sweetener to taste at serving time

Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients, except for the toppings, in a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. The chia seeds will begin to gel.
Uncover and stir to evenly distribute the chia seeds throughout the pudding.
Cover and refrigerate overnight or for about 8 hours.
Divide between 2 serving dishes and top as desired

Notes

Storage:

Store chia seed pudding in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Stir before serving.

Topping ideas:

The options for topping vanilla chia seed pudding are endless. But remember, every ingredient changes the nutritional information, including carb count!

Nuts - almonds, walnuts, and pecans. Toast the nuts for a more intense flavor.
Berries - raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries, with raspberries
Seeds - sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
Blueberry compote
Chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
Coconut flakes
Almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter.

Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis

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