This 4 ingredient high protein Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding is a deliciously creamy way to start your day. A mixture of chia seeds, yogurt, milk and a little maple syrup, this is the perfect make-ahead breakfast to keep you full and increase your protein intake.
Just 5 minute prep time goes into making this Greek yogurt chia seed pudding, and then you can leave it in the fridge overnight. Perfect for those busy mornings when you need breakfast already made for you. They also last for 5 days, so perfect for meal prep.
Top this high protein chia pudding with your favourite toppings like berries, nuts and granola. This quick and wholesome breakfast has such an incredible texture, and it really does feel like you are having pudding for breakfast! It's also a great source of protein and fibre from the chia seeds and the Greek yogurt is a great prebiotic.
Looking for more make ahead breakfasts? Why not check out our simple Sheet Pan Eggs, stacked Meal Prep Breakfast Sandwiches or our delicious Baked Egg Tortilla?
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Chia Seeds - This is the star of the recipe - they absorb the milk and give it the thick pudding texture. You can use white chia seeds in this too or swap for flax seeds if that's all you had.
- Greek yogurt - We used 0% Greek yogurt to keep is lower in calories and fat, however you could use 5% fat to make it even creamier.
- Milk - We used a coconut and rice milk blend, as it adds a nice creaminess and extra flavour. But, whole milk, skimmed milk, almond or oat milk work well too.
- Sweetener - You could leave it unsweetened, but we find a little maple syrup goes a long way. You could use honey or any other liquid sweetener in this protein chia pudding too.
- Cinnamon - This is optional, so would make it 5 ingredients. But, if you wanted to add some extra flavour without a lot of extra calories, then some cinnamon or nutmeg works well. It adds a lovely warmth too.
Variations
What we love most about chia seed Greek yogurt pudding is that although it is simple, it is super versatile. Here are some of our favourite ways to change things up:
- Chocolate - Everything is better with chocolate, right? You can add some cocoa powder or cacao powder to give this a rich chocolate flavour. You could even grate some dark chocolate on top before serving.
- Nut Butter - Add a swirl of peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter.
- Banana - This is an easy way to add some natural sweetness, and it thickens the yogurt chia seed pudding too. Make sure the bananas are really ripe so they are easy to mash.
- Protein powder - Although this is already a protein chia pudding with the added Greek yogurt, you could add a scoop of your favourite protein powder as well.
- Berries - Although we have served ours with berries on top, you can put them right there in the Greek yogurt chia pudding. We recommend frozen berries, as they will defrost in the mixture.
- Tropical - We love adding some pineapple, mango and passion fruit for a tropical twist.
How to Make Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding - Step by Step
- Step 1: Divide the ingredients equally between two jars, cups or bowls.
- Step 2: Give it a good mix to combine all the ingredients.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Step 3: Transfer to a bowl and top with any toppings you like.
Top tip
Certain toppings should only be added just before serving like apple and banana, because they will go brown if added too early.
Serving Suggestions
We topped this Greek yogurt chia pudding with some freeze dried berries, but you could use fresh, and some chopped nuts for extra texture.
You could also add a drizzle of nut butter or honey/maple syrup on top for extra sweetness.
For some added crunch, why not add a sprinkling of our Low Sugar Granola or some shredded coconut?
Extra Tips
- Feel free to adjust the amount of maple syrup in this chia seed yogurt pudding depending on how sweet you want it.
- If you want a smoother, creamier consistency, then you can blend the mixture before you put it in the fridge.
- You can eat this straight out of the jar, but we like to give it a mix again and then pour it into a bowl and add all the toppings.
- If you want your pudding to have a thinner consistency, then you can add more milk. If you want it thicker, then add some more Greek yogurt.
- Want to make this even more filling? You can stir some oats into each jar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can and it is recommend to make this at least 4 hours ahead of time. We always make ours the night before, so the chia seeds really have time to soften and the chia pudding to get nice and thick.
You need to store this in an air tight container in the fridge. If properly stored, it will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, meaning chia pudding with Greek yogurt is great for weekly meal prep. We use these mason jars to store ours in.
Yes, you can make this vegan by using a plant based milk and swapping Greek yogurt for a vegan coconut yogurt.
Yes, if you didn't want to add milk, then you could just stir the chia seeds into Greek yogurt.
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Recipe
Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 250 ml (1 cups) Greek yogurt - fat free
- 250 ml (1 cups) Milk - coconut & rice blend
- 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Berries - (optional)
- Nuts - (optional)
Instructions
- Divide the ingredients equally between two jars, cups or bowls.
- Give it a good mix to combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with any toppings you like.
Recipe Tips
- Feel free to adjust the amount of maple syrup in this chia seed yogurt pudding depending on how sweet you want it.
- If you want a smoother, creamier consistency, then you can blend the mixture before you put it in the fridge.
- You can eat this straight out of the jar, but we like to give it a mix again and then pour it into a bowl and add all the toppings.
- If you want your pudding to have a thinner consistency, then you can add more milk. If you want it thicker, then add some more Greek yogurt.
- Want to make this even more filling? You can stir some oats into each jar.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Angela says
Chia seed pudding is one of my favorites! Love that I can make this ahead of time and have it ready to go whenever I'm hungry!
veenaazmanov says
Healthy and a perfect Bowl of nutrition for Breakfast. Berries and nuts is surely a good combination to this Yogurt Chia Pudding.
Ned says
The perfect pudding for breakfast. I really loved this one! Thank you so much!
Debbie says
I'm going to give this a go though personally I find the plain Greek yogurt super tangy ( not in a good way) im going to try half yogurt half blended cottage cheese for this one. Something new to try for my breakfast rotation. Thanks!
Nathan says
Love how easy this is for a healthy and filling breakfast! Topping it with fresh berries is definitely the move, it adds the perfect amount of extra sweetness!
Kathleen says
I love a good protein packed breakfast like this yogurt chia pudding. It's yummy!
Chara says
Healthy and delicious, I'm adding this to my diet. Thanks for sharing
Paula says
I've been trying to get more protein in my day and this greek yogurt chia pudding is the perfect way to do that. yummy!