Fluffy Yogurt Chia Pudding (Print Version)

Light, creamy blend of yogurt, chia seeds, and vanilla bean for a wholesome start or tasty treat.

# What You'll 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 honey or maple syrup drizzle

# How To:

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 and ensure uniform consistency.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened and fluffy.
05 - Before serving, give the pudding a good stir. Spoon into individual glasses or bowls.
06 - Top with your choice of fresh berries, coconut flakes, banana slices, granola, or an additional drizzle of sweetener if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes of actual work, then does the hard part while you sleep or go about your day.
  • The vanilla bean gives you that restaurant-quality taste that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
  • You can eat it the same day or keep it waiting in your fridge for up to 3 days, no guilt attached.
02 -
  • If you skip that second whisking in step three, you'll end up with little chia seed clumps that never fully blend; it's worth the 30 seconds.
  • The mixture gets thicker the longer it sits, so if you're making it the night before, it might be looser than you expect the next morning until you stir it.
03 -
  • Make a batch in mason jars for grab-and-go breakfasts; just shake before opening and eat straight from the jar if you're in a rush.
  • If your pudding seems too thick after chilling, whisk in a splash more milk to loosen it to your preferred consistency rather than starting over.
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