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Spoon with creamy key lime pie chia pudding from glass jar.

Key Lime Pie Chia Pudding (With Greek Yogurt)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 4 tablespoons (40 g) chia seeds
  • 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt
  • ⅔ cup (160 g) milk any
  • 2½ tablespoons (50 g) honey or maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest from about 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

  • 6 tablespoons crushed graham crackers or digestives
  • 3 tablespoon shredded coconut unsweetened
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest

  • Make the chia pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup Greek yogurt, ⅔ cup milk, 2½ tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
    Add 4 tablespoons chia seeds and whisk well until evenly distributed.
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
    Step 1 Lime yogurt mixture and chia seeds whisked together in bowl.
  • Make the Key Lime Pie Crumble: In a small bowl, stir together 6 tablespoons crushed graham crackers, 3 tablespoon shredded coconut, and ½ teaspoon lime zest.
    Step 2 Graham cracker crumble mixed with coconut and fresh lime zest.
  • Assemble: Divide about one-third of the crumble between two jars or bowls.
    Spoon the chia pudding on top. Sprinkle over the remaining crumble. Serve cold.
    Step 3 Finished key lime pie chia pudding topped with crunchy crumble.
Substitutions
  • Chia seeds → White chia seeds.
  • Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt or Skyr.
  • Milk → Dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any milk you like.
  • Honey or maple syrup → Agave nectar or another liquid sweetener.
  • Lime zest → Regular lime zest if key limes aren't available.
  • Fresh lime juice → Bottled lime juice in a pinch.
  • Vanilla extract → Almond extract for a different flavor profile.
  • Graham crackers → Digestive biscuits or vanilla wafer cookies.
  • Shredded coconut → Chopped pecans or toasted almonds.
 
Tips
  • Use fresh limes for the best zest, brightness, and key lime flavor.
  • Zest before juicing while the limes are still whole.
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest, most pie-like texture.
  • Chill overnight if possible for a thicker, softer pudding.
  • Keep the crumble separate until serving so it stays crunchy.
  • Add crumble on the bottom for a pie-crust effect in every spoonful.
  • Sweeten after chilling with extra honey or maple syrup if needed.
  • Finish with lime zest to make the flavor pop.
  • Use regular limes if key limes aren’t available.
  • Store for up to 4 days in the fridge, with the crumble kept separate.
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