Chia seeds are having a serious moment—and for good reason! These tiny seeds pack a nutritional punch, and when mixed with liquid, they turn into a thick, pudding-like treat.
This super creamy, thick chia pudding made with plant-based yogurt is simple, tasty, and totally customizable. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!
Why Are Chia Seeds So Great?
Don’t let their size fool you. Chia seeds are loaded with fiber, omega-3s, protein, and essential minerals like calcium and magnesium. They’re little powerhouses of nutrition. Plus, they can soak up liquid like crazy, expanding into a gel that keeps you full and satisfied.
If you’re trying to eat healthier or just want a tasty, easy meal, chia seeds are the way to go. They’re great for digestion and they provide lasting energy.
What’s This Pudding All About?
This pudding mixes the goodness of chia seeds with creamy vegan yogurt. Regular chia pudding can sometimes feel a little too light. By adding yogurt, it gets thicker and richer—almost like mousse or custard. Plus, vegan yogurt brings in probiotics, which are great for your gut.
Thick Chia Pudding With Yogurt – What You’ll Need
You don’t need much to make it. Just a few simple ingredients you probably already have:
- Chia seeds: I like to use a mix of whole and ground flax seeds as some nutrients are better absorbed with ground chia seeds.
- Plant-based milk: I like to use soy or coconut. I suggest using one of which you like the taste of. As chia seeds don’t really have a taste, if the milk you use is flavourful like coconut it really shines through.
- Plant based yogurt: same with the plant based milk, choose one you really like.
- Maple syrup or agave: for some sweetness
- Toppings: fresh fruit, granola, nuts, seeds for texture contrast
How To Make Thick Chia Pudding With Yogurt (Full Recipe Below)
In a bowl, combine the chia seeds (I use a mix of whole and ground) with plant based yogurt, plant-based milk, agave syrup, and cinnamon. Stir well to make sure the seeds aren’t clumping.
Let the mixture rest for at least 4 hours or overnight. The chia seeds will soak up the liquid and start to thicken.
Once the chia pudding is nice and thick, add some more plant based yogurt on top and load it up with toppings! Fresh berries, banana slices, mango—whatever you’re feeling. Add granola, nuts, or seeds for some crunch. A drizzle of nut butter or agave syrup? yes please!
Why You’ll Love It
This pudding isn’t just tasty—it’s good for you too. Here’s why:
- Fiber Boost
- Omega-3s
- Gut Health
Chia Pudding Variations – Mix It Up
One of the best things about this pudding is how easy it is to switch things up. Try these ideas:
- Chocolate Chia pudding: Stir cocoa powder into the chia mix for a chocolatey mousse.
- Tropical Vibes: Use coconut milk and yogurt. Top with mango, and toasted coconut.
- Berry Blast: Blend the plant milk with berries before adding the chia. Mix with vanilla yogurt and top with more berries.
- Nutty Goodness: Add almond or peanut butter to the yogurt before mixing. Top with bananas and more nut butter.
Meal Prep Chia Pudding
This pudding is perfect for meal prep. Make a big batch and store it in jars or containers. It stays fresh in the fridge for up to five days. Grab and go breakfast? Done!
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
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Thick Chia Pudding With Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant based milk + 2 tbsp
- 1/2 cup plant based yogurt
- 1 tsp agave syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 tbsp ground
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chia seeds with plant based yogurt, plant-based milk, agave syrup, and cinnamon. Stir well to make sure the seeds aren’t clumping.
- Let the mixture rest for at least 4 hours or overnight.. The chia seeds will soak up the liquid and start to thicken.
- Once the chia pudding is nice and thick, add some more plant based yogurt on top and load it up with toppings! Fresh berries, banana slices, mango—whatever you’re feeling. Add granola, nuts, or seeds for some crunch. A drizzle of nut butter or agave syrup? yes please!
