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Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding

May 24, 2024 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 8 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Vegetarian
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Greek yogurt chia pudding with a text title overlay.
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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.

Two bowls of chia pudding, one topped with berries. Nuts and berries are scattered about.

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
  • Variations
  • How to Make Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding - Step by Step
  • Top tip
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Chia Seed Recipes
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Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed to make this recipe each with a text overlay label.

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

A glass jar containing chia seeds, milk, yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon.
  1. Step 1: Divide the ingredients equally between two jars, cups or bowls.
Everything mixed together in the jar.
  1. Step 2: Give it a good mix to combine all the ingredients.
    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Chia pudding in a bowl with berries and crushed nuts.
  1. 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?

A spoon lifting some chia pudding, strawberry slice and crushed almond from a bowl.

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.
A bowl of creamy chia pudding on a wooden surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make chia pudding with Greek yogurt ahead of time?

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.

How to store

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.

Can I make this vegan?

Yes, you can make this vegan by using a plant based milk and swapping Greek yogurt for a vegan coconut yogurt.

Can I just stir chia seeds into Greek 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

A bowl of Greek yogurt chia pudding topped with berries and crushed nuts.

Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding

By: Dannii Martin
Fuel your mornings with a high protein Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding. Made with chia seeds, yogurt, and milk, it's a quick and tasty breakfast option.
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Gluten Free
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Vegetarian
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Refrigerating time: 4 hours hrs
Total: 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 302kcal
Allergens:
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Dairy

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

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 2mg

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.

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Comments

  1. Angela says

    May 25, 2024 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  2. veenaazmanov says

    May 25, 2024 at 3:03 am

    5 stars
    Healthy and a perfect Bowl of nutrition for Breakfast. Berries and nuts is surely a good combination to this Yogurt Chia Pudding.

    Reply
  3. Ned says

    May 24, 2024 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    The perfect pudding for breakfast. I really loved this one! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Debbie says

      February 12, 2025 at 3:26 pm

      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!

      Reply
  4. Nathan says

    May 24, 2024 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  5. Kathleen says

    May 24, 2024 at 10:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good protein packed breakfast like this yogurt chia pudding. It's yummy!

    Reply
  6. Chara says

    May 24, 2024 at 8:53 pm

    5 stars
    Healthy and delicious, I'm adding this to my diet. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  7. Paula says

    May 24, 2024 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
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