This creamy tiramisu chia pudding recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious healthy breakfasts you will ever eat!
Why you’ll love this recipe
No blender required. The one bowl breakfast is quick to whip up in minutes.
It’s even creamier than classic Italian tiramisu, and just as delicious!
Protein packed, high in iron, super nutritious, and surprisingly low calorie, it will keep you full for hours and hours.
This tiramisu chia pudding may just become your new favorite morning meal.
Craving Italian? Try Cannoli Dip or Coffee Granita
Easy tiramisu chia pudding ingredients
Chia seeds – These seeds offer a wide array of health benefits and give recipes a fun texture similar to tapioca pudding. Find them in the baking aisle of regular grocery stores, health food stores, and shops like Target or Marshalls.
Milk of choice – I love almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk here. You may use any type of milk in your fridge. To make vegan chia pudding, choose plant based milk.
Coffee – For the most authentic flavor, use strong coffee or espresso.
Or omit the brewed coffee and add a half teaspoon of instant coffee granules (decaf or regular) or two teaspoons of matcha powder. In these two variations, there is no need to replace the liquid.
Protein powder – So many options exist when it comes to protein powder, such as soy, whey, egg white, casein, rice, or pea protein. It is very important to go with a vanilla protein powder you already know you like.
Sweetener – This can be granulated sugar, pure maple syrup or honey, or an option with no sugar added, like erythritol or stevia baking blend.
Vanilla yogurt – Top the viral tiramisu chia pudding with regular or Greek yogurt. I personally like the rich mousse texture of coconut yogurt, because it reminds me of traditional tiramisu mascarpone or ricotta filling.
Some readers have mentioned subbing cottage cheese or Coconut Whipped Cream for the yogurt. Feel free to go with either option.
Cocoa powder – Finally, garnish your breakfast or dessert with a dusting of high quality cocoa powder, just like the fancy restaurant version.
Salt – A small pinch of salt adds depth of flavor. If you are accustomed to chia pudding without salt or want a low sodium option, omit this ingredient.
Step by step recipe video
Tiramisu chia pudding nutrition benefits
Chia seeds are a good source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron. Plus you get antioxidants from the cocoa powder.
This healthy chia pudding recipe offers close to 30 grams of protein, at under 200 calories per serving.
And it includes low carb, keto, gluten free, dairy free, paleo, sugar free, egg free, cholesterol free, and vegan options.
Choose a low fat yogurt with probiotics and calcium for even more nutrition.
How to make the chia seed pudding
- Start by gathering all of your ingredients, as well as a lidded container or mason jars and a spoon for mixing.
- Whisk the chia seeds, milk of choice, coffee, sugar, salt, and vanilla protein powder until well stirred. You can do this straight in the container if you wish. Or layer the tiramisu pudding into the jars.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours or overnight, until gelled and thick.
- When ready to serve, top each portion with yogurt and cocoa powder. Enjoy for breakfast or as a post workout snack or healthy dessert.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Katie’s tips for best results
- If your yogurt is unsweetened, I highly recommend sweetening to taste before spreading it over the chia pudding layer.
- Try out different protein powder brands to find the one you like best. If you prefer a recipe with no protein powder, just leave it out.
- For those who enjoy blended chia pudding, pulse the mixture in a blender before refrigerating until chilled.
- While you can technically freeze the recipe, its texture will not be anywhere near as creamy once defrosted. If you must, freeze before adding the yogurt and cocoa.
- 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)
- 10 oz vanilla yogurt or plant based yogurt (280g)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (2g)
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To make tiramisu chia pudding, whisk the chia seeds, milk, coffee, sweetener, optional salt, and protein powder. This step can be done directly in a serving container, or layer the pudding into mason jars after stirring in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until thick and gelled (at least three hours) or overnight. Meanwhile, if using unsweetened yogurt, sweeten it to taste. When ready to serve, top each portion of chia pudding with yogurt, then dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to four days.View Nutrition Facts
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