Fluffy Yogurt Chia Pudding Vanilla (Printable)

Creamy blend of yogurt and chia seeds with vanilla bean, perfect chilled and topped with fresh fruits.

# What you need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, full fat or low fat
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey, to taste
05 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of fine sea salt

→ Toppings

07 - Fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
08 - Toasted coconut flakes
09 - Sliced banana
10 - Granola
11 - Additional drizzle of honey or maple syrup

# How to make it:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla bean seeds, and salt until smooth and well combined.
02 - Stir in the chia seeds, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps that may have formed.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the pudding becomes thickened and fluffy in texture.
05 - Before serving, give the pudding a good stir to recombine. Spoon into individual glasses or bowls.
06 - Top with your choice of fresh berries, coconut flakes, banana slices, granola, or a drizzle of extra sweetener as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes and then basically makes itself while you go about your morning.
  • The tang of yogurt keeps it from tasting like dessert pretending to be breakfast, which I deeply appreciate.
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever's in your fridge, so it never feels boring even when you make it repeatedly.
02 -
  • That second whisking after 5 minutes is genuinely essential and not just a suggestion—it's the difference between smooth pudding and one with grainy pockets of unmixed chia.
  • Overnight chilling is your friend here, as it gives the chia seeds plenty of time to fully hydrate and create that signature fluffy texture rather than a goopy mess.
03 -
  • If you really want to elevate this, fold in whipped cream or whipped coconut cream just before serving—it adds an almost cloud-like layer that feels indulgent.
  • For the fluffiest pudding, use a brand of chia seeds that hasn't been sitting in your pantry for months, as older seeds sometimes don't absorb liquid as dramatically.
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