Breakfast
My Favorite Simple and Delicious Overnight Chia Pudding Recipes
Overnight chia pudding is a quick and nutritious way to enjoy a satisfying breakfast or snack. These recipes are made with your choice of dairy or non-dairy yogurt or milk. Each recipe makes 2 servings.
Why chia seeds? Chia seeds are tiny powerhouses of nutrition, packed with protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Just 3 tablespoons provide approximately 9 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein, making them an excellent addition to your diet for sustained energy and digestion support. Sprinkle some hemp seeds on top, and add a scoop of protein powder to up the protein game.
Pro Tip 1: I often add a couple of tablespoons of organic rolled oats for more soluble fiber, which helps to lower cholesterol and support regularity.
Pro Tip 2: Use freshly ground chia seeds instead of whole for immediate consumption — no need to wait overnight. A link to my favorite grinder is in my Store.
1. Viral Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
• 1½ cups yogurt (dairy or non-dairy — choose Greek or a high-protein non-dairy yogurt like Siggi’s unsweetened), plus 2–3 tablespoons of milk to thin
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• ¼ cup pistachios, toasted in a dry pan then ground in a spice grinder
• 3 oz dark chocolate, melted with 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional, if your yogurt is unsweetened)
• Cut-up strawberries to top the pudding (to taste)
Instructions
1. In a bowl or jar, mix milk/yogurt, chia seeds, ground pistachios (reserve 2 tablespoons for serving), and maple syrup if using.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir well in the morning — add a little more milk or water if the mixture seems too thick.
3. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small glass dish in the microwave and drizzle on top of the pudding.
4. Top with cut-up strawberries, sprinkle with the remaining ground pistachios, and enjoy!
2. Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding
Ingredients
• 1¼ cups milk or yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 small apple, diced
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl or jar, mix milk/yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
2. Stir in the diced apple.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Stir before serving and enjoy — add a little more milk or water if the mixture seems too thick.
3. Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
Ingredients
• 1¼ cups coconut milk (or yogurt)
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• ½ cup mango, diced (fresh or frozen)
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 tablespoon shredded toasted coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Combine coconut milk/yogurt, chia seeds, and sweetener in a bowl or jar.
2. Stir in the diced mango.
3. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Toast the shredded coconut in a dry pan until golden and fragrant, then garnish before serving.
4. Wake Me Up Coffee-Infused Chia Pudding
Ingredients
• ⅓ cup brewed coffee, cooled
• ⅔ cup milk or yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (optional, but highly recommended)
• Sweetener to taste (stevia, maple syrup, or allulose)
Instructions
1. Mix coffee, milk/yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, cocoa powder, and sweetener in a jar or bowl.
2. Stir well and refrigerate overnight.
3. Stir before serving and enjoy a morning boost!
Which one will you try first? Let me know your favorite flavor combination, or share your own twist on these recipes!