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Feature image of chocolate chia pudding served in a white bowl with raspberries and shaved chocolate.

Chocolate Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt (High-Protein Breakfast)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Resting Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 4 tablespoons (40 g) chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons (15 g) cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt sub low-fat Greek yogurt or Skyr for more protein
  • 1 cup (240 g) milk any
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons (40 - 60 g) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or grated orange zest (optional)

  • Mix 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup milk, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 - 3 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl until smooth and lump-free. Take a moment to fully dissolve the cocoa so the pudding tastes evenly chocolatey.
    Mixing Greek yogurt milk cocoa and honey until smooth base for chocolate chia pudding.
  • Add 4 tablespoons chia seeds and whisk well for about 30 seconds. This helps prevent clumps and ensures the pudding thickens evenly.
    Whisking chia seeds into chocolate yogurt mixture to thicken evenly without clumps.
  • Chill the mixture in the fridge, either in the bowl or divided into jars, overnight.
    Stirring chocolate chia pudding before serving with fresh fruit and nuts.
  • Stir and serve cold. Give it a quick stir before eating and add toppings like fresh berries, banana, nuts, peanut butter, or a drizzle of honey if you like.
    Step 4 Serving chocolate chia pudding in a bowl with berries and shaved chocolate
Substitutions
  • Chia seeds → White or black chia seeds (use interchangeably)
  • Greek yogurt → Full-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat Greek yogurt, or Skyr
  • Milk → Almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or dairy milk
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder → Cacao powder (deeper, slightly bitter chocolate)
  • Honey or maple syrup → Agave syrup or date syrup
  • Vanilla extract → Vanilla powder or omit entirely
  • Cinnamon or orange zest → Swap cinnamon for cozy warmth, or orange zest for a fresh, Mediterranean vibe
 
Tips
  • Whisk like you mean it → Thorough mixing keeps chia seeds from clumping and ensures even thickening
  • Go thick with yogurt → Greek yogurt delivers the creamiest texture and boosts protein
  • Give it time → An overnight rest creates the best consistency and fully hydrated chia
  • Stir once, win big → A quick stir after 10 minutes prevents seeds from sinking to the bottom
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