Fluffy Yogurt Chia Vanilla (Printable version)

A light creamy blend of yogurt, chia seeds, and fragrant vanilla bean for a wholesome treat.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, full fat or low fat
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of fine sea salt

→ Toppings

07 - Fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
08 - Toasted coconut flakes
09 - Sliced banana
10 - Granola
11 - Additional honey or maple syrup for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla bean seeds, and salt until smooth and well combined.
02 - Stir in the chia seeds, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly throughout the yogurt mixture.
03 - Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps and ensure a uniform texture.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened and fluffy.
05 - Before serving, give the pudding a good stir. Spoon into individual glasses or bowls.
06 - Top with your choice of fresh berries, coconut flakes, banana slices, granola, or a drizzle of extra sweetener as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but actually keeps you full and energized for hours.
  • Everything comes together in about ten minutes of actual work, then the fridge does the heavy lifting.
  • The vanilla bean makes it taste genuinely fancy without any real effort.
02 -
  • That first re-whisk after five minutes genuinely prevents lumpy chia pockets—skip it and you'll regret it halfway through eating.
  • Don't go overboard with sweetener at the start; it intensifies significantly as the chia seeds hydrate and the flavors meld overnight.
03 -
  • For extra fluffiness that tastes almost cloud-like, fold in whipped cream or whipped coconut cream right before serving instead of chilling it in.
  • Taste the raw mixture before chilling—that's when you can adjust sweetness or vanilla strength, since flavors intensify as it sits.
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