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 can 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 to these for more soluble fiber which helps to lower cholesterol and for regularity.
Pro Tip 2: Use freshly ground chia seeds instead of whole for immediate consumption, no need to wait overnight. Here is a link to my favorite grinder in my Store.
1. Viral Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup yogurt (dairy or non-dairy, choose Greek or high protein non-dairy yogurt liike Siggi’s unsweetened). 2-3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to thin the yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted in a dry pan then ground up in a spice grinder
- 3oz of dark chocolate melted with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional) if your yogurt is unsweetened
- cut up strawberries to top the pudding (to taste)
Instructions:
- In a bowl or jar, mix milk/yogurt, chia seeds, ground pistachios (reserve 2 tablespoons for serving), and maple syrup if using.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stie well in the morning. You can add a little more milk or even water if mixture seems too thick.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small glass dish in the microwave and drizzle on top of chia pudding
- Top with cut up strawberries, sprinkle with remaining ground pistachios and enjoy!
2. Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup milk or yogurt (dairy or non-dairy, choose Greek or high protein non-dairy yogurt liike Siggi’s unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 small apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions:
- In a bowl or jar, mix milk/yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Stir in the diced apple.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Stir before serving and enjoy! You can always add a little more milk or even water if mixture seems too thick.
3. Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup coconut milk (or yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup mango, diced (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon shredded toasted coconut (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Combine coconut milk/yogurt, chia seeds, and sweetener in a bowl or jar.
- Stir in the diced mango.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Garnish with shredded coconut (toast in a hot dry pan for a few minutes, ready when coconut starts to turn golden brown and you smell that delicious coconut smell) before serving.
4. Wake Me Up Coffee-Infused Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 2/3 cup milk or yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (optional but I highly suggest)
- Sweetener to taste (e.g., stevia, maple syrup, allulose). This in my opinion does require some sort of sweetener.
Instructions:
- Mix coffee, milk/yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, cocoa powder, and sweetener in a jar or bowl.
- Stir well and refrigerate overnight.
- Stir before serving and enjoy a morning boost!
Which one will you try first? Let us know your favorite flavor combination or share your own twist on these recipes!
