Tiramisu Chia Pudding Recipe
This Tiramisu Chia Pudding is a luxurious, healthy twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining creamy chia pudding infused with strong coffee and vanilla protein powder, layered with sweetened vanilla yogurt and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. It’s a no-cook, nutrient-packed breakfast or snack option that satisfies your dessert cravings while fueling your body with fiber and protein.
- Author: lucas
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (including refrigeration time)
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Chia Pudding Base
- 1 cup milk of choice (240g)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (45g)
- 3 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso (45g)
- 3 tbsp vanilla protein powder (21g)
- 1 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice (22g)
- 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
Toppings
- 10 oz vanilla yogurt or plant-based yogurt (280g)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (2g)
- Mix the chia pudding base: In a bowl or directly in serving containers, whisk together the chia seeds, milk, brewed coffee, sweetener, optional salt, and vanilla protein powder until well combined.
- Refrigerate to thicken: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least three hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to soak up the liquid and form a pudding-like consistency.
- Sweeten the yogurt: If using unsweetened yogurt, add sweetener to taste while the pudding is setting.
- Assemble and serve: Once the pudding is thickened, top each portion with the sweetened vanilla yogurt and dust with cocoa powder for that signature tiramisu flavor.
- Store leftovers: Keep any leftover pudding in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk—dairy or plant-based—to suit dietary preferences.
- The protein powder adds creaminess and boosts protein; choose your favorite vanilla-flavored variety.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste by varying the amount or type of sweetener used.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of espresso or brew a more concentrated coffee.
- This pudding can be prepared in advance, making it a convenient grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
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