Fresh, light, with the intense flavor of coffee and cocoa, the Tiramisu Chia Pudding is the perfect recipe for those who want a healthy breakfast rich in energy, or a snack that satisfies the palate without going overboard with calories. Chia pudding – by now everyone knows – is a sort of pudding made by soaking chia seeds overnight in a liquid that can be water, cow’s milk, or plant milk, or, as in this case, milk and coffee. Over time, the chia seeds soften and absorb all the liquid, taking on a slightly pudding-like consistency. The chia seed pudding can be enriched as desired: I have already experimented with the one with strawberries and yogurt, fresh and light; the chocolate one, ideal for the most greedy; and today I show you the tiramisu chia pudding, which consists of a base of milk and coffee chia pudding, a layer of Greek yogurt and a garnish of cocoa and chocolate curls. Perfect for those looking for ideas for a high-protein breakfast, a fit snack, or a guilt-free dessert, the tiramisu chia pudding combines taste, lightness, and practicality. Try it too and turn every break into a small moment of healthy and balanced pleasure!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 6 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 296.15 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 22.79 (g) of which sugars 10.67 (g)
- Proteins 19.07 (g)
- Fat 13.32 (g) of which saturated 2.47 (g)of which unsaturated 6.55 (g)
- Fibers 14.98 (g)
- Sodium 5.29 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 232 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for 2 glasses of tiramisu chia pudding
If you are celiac, check that the bitter cocoa and chocolate have the ‘gluten-free’ label.
- 1.1 oz chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup coffee
- 1 tsp honey (or other sweetener of your choice)
- 8.8 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt
- to taste bitter cocoa powder
- to taste 75% dark chocolate
Tools
- 1 Container glass
- 1 Teaspoon
- 2 Glasses
- 1 Peeler
- 1 Sieve
How to prepare tiramisu chia pudding
To prepare the tiramisu chia pudding, start the night before (or at least 5-6 hours before) because the chia seeds need several hours to soak properly and reach the right consistency. Put in a glass container the milk, coffee, and honey (1). Mix well. Add the chia seeds (2). Stir carefully and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Then stir again vigorously, to break any lumps (3).
Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours, or even better, overnight. The next morning the seeds will have completely absorbed the milk and coffee (4). Distribute them in two glass cups, forming an even layer at the bottom (5). Pour Greek yogurt on top, forming a layer that almost reaches the rim of the glass (6). For a super light chia pudding, I used 0% Greek yogurt, but you can also use whole Greek yogurt, which has a sweeter, less tangy flavor.
Serve the tiramisu chia pudding immediately, for breakfast or as a healthy snack to enjoy throughout the day.
How to store chia seed pudding
You can store the chia pudding (i.e., only the part with the seeds soaked in milk and coffee) in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days, sealed in a glass container.
Tips and variations
You can vary the proportions between milk and coffee according to your taste and sweeten it as desired.
