Yogurt Chia Pudding
Updated Aug 29, 2025
My chia seed pudding with yogurt has just 4 simple ingredients. It's a great make-ahead breakfast or afternoon snack!
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MAKE yogurt chia pudding!
I make this yogurt chia pudding all the time, sometimes for breakfast, sometimes as a quick snack, and occasionally when I want something sweet after dinner. It’s just a few simple ingredients, but it always hits the spot. I use my base 3 ingredient chia pudding recipe add yogurt and top with berries or whatever toppings I have around, and it somehow feels like a little treat every time.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Yogurt Chia Pudding Ingredients
- Yogurt: I use full-fat yogurt. Lower-fat yogurt is more watery and can separate in the fridge. Try vanilla yogurt for extra flavor!
- Honey: Maple syrup and agave also work.
- Chia seeds: I use black chia seeds, but white chia seeds work here, too. They both have the same nutritional benefits and gel-like quality when soaked overnight.
- Milk: I recommend whole milk for a richer, creamier texture. Lower-fat milk can make the yogurt chia pudding thinner and less satisfying.
How to Make Yogurt Chia Pudding
Yogurt Chia Pudding Recipe
My chia seed pudding with yogurt has just 4 simple ingredients. It's a great make-ahead breakfast or afternoon snack!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or other sweetener, optional
- Strawberries or other fruits for topping
Instructions
- Place the yogurt, honey, milk, and chia seeds into a jar and mix well. Let settle for 2–3 minutes, then mix well again until you see no clumping.
- Cover the jar and store in the fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- When you're ready to eat it, top with your favorite fruit and enjoy cold!
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 2–3 days.
This recipe has been updated in August 2025, but if you like the original version, you can still find it here:
Ingredients
1 cup Strawberries sliced
¼ cup cane sugar
½ cup whole milk vanilla yogurt
½ cup chia pudding prepared the day before
½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Combine the strawberries and sugar in a bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
Divide the yogurt into two cups.
Add the strawberries on top, reserving a few slices for topping.
Add the chia pudding and then the blueberries, followed by the reserved strawberries.
Serve immediately for best consistency.
1 cup Strawberries sliced
¼ cup cane sugar
½ cup whole milk vanilla yogurt
½ cup chia pudding prepared the day before
½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Combine the strawberries and sugar in a bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
Divide the yogurt into two cups.
Add the strawberries on top, reserving a few slices for topping.
Add the chia pudding and then the blueberries, followed by the reserved strawberries.
Serve immediately for best consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1jar, Calories: 248kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 46mg, Potassium: 271mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 114IU, Vitamin C: 0.5mg, Calcium: 283mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Variations
- Top it with fresh fruit. Make it a berry chia pudding! Add strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or your other favorite fruit. My favorite is to mash about ¼ of raspberries to turn it into a pink yogurt chia pudding like in this instagram video.
- Add a crunch. Top with dried coconut flakes, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts, like almonds or pecans.
- Increase the protein. Add a layer of peanut butter or almond butter, or stir your favorite protein powder into the yogurt.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh chia seeds. Stale chia seeds won’t absorb the liquid or plump up as well as fresh.
- Mix well before refrigerating. If you don’t, the seeds could clump together and ruin the texture of the chia pudding.
- Make it the night before. You want to give the chia seed pudding enough time to hydrate. Chia seeds need at least 2 hours to absorb the liquid and soften, but overnight is ideal. Otherwise, the texture will be gritty and not pudding-like.
Serving Ideas
- Eggs: Cloud Eggs, Crispy Feta Fried Eggs, Baked Eggs in Avocado
- Pastries: Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake, Banana Bread Muffins, Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
- Brunch Mains: Avocado Toast, Protein Waffles, Shakshuka
Comments
Hi there! Can you suggest the best dairy free option? Not sure what milk/yogurt is the best. Thanks!
Hi Katie! Your favorite plant milk and dairy-free yogurt should work great. Let me know how it turns out!
Whole family loved it! Super easy to make.
Yay!! I love that!