The chia pudding, also known as chia pudding in English, is a delicious and energy-rich light dessert. Simple to prepare and no-bake, it’s perfect for a healthy yet delicious breakfast or snack. A variant of the recipe for the yogurt bowl with puffed rice, equally light and nutritious.
The preparation of the chia pudding is very simple. It is a recipe based on chia seeds with any plant-based milk you like and topped with fresh fruit in pieces or slices. For my version today I used coconut beverage, which you can replace with the one you prefer: almond, oat, rice, or hazelnut.
Seeds have been among the trendy foods in recent years. Rich in substances and very rich in vitamins, especially chia seeds are rich in Omega3. If in the morning you are always in a hurry and have a very quick breakfast with just a coffee, you should know that you can prepare this delight the night before. This base of chia seeds and coconut milk needs to rest overnight in the refrigerator. In the morning you will have a delicious and fresh pudding ready, to which you can add Greek or classic yogurt and lots of fresh fruit.
I love Greek yogurt, but this time I preferred to use plain natural yogurt, which you can replace with fruit-flavored yogurt. Finally, to enrich my chia pudding, I added melon, one of my favorite summer fruits. What do you say, shall we prepare it together? I’ll leave the recipe below because the chia pudding with yogurt will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 5 Hours
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 124.40 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 11.21 (g) of which sugars 7.20 (g)
- Proteins 4.65 (g)
- Fat 7.46 (g) of which saturated 2.09 (g)of which unsaturated 5.02 (g)
- Fibers 4.00 (g)
- Sodium 45.13 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 140 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
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 3/4 cup coconut beverage
- 1/2 cup plain natural yogurt
- 1 cup melon (cleaned)
Tools
- Bowl
- 3 Jars
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Steps
First, put the chia seeds in a bowl. Then pour in the coconut milk, stir, and cover with plastic wrap. Then place in the refrigerator to rest for at least 5 hours. I prepared it the night before for the next morning.
After the resting time, take the bowl and put a couple of tablespoons of pudding in each jar. Then cut the melon into small pieces and add some to the jar. Add also a couple of teaspoons of plain yogurt or fruit-flavored yogurt if you prefer.
Finish with more melon cubes and a mint leaf if you prefer and enjoy.
Storage and Tips for Chia Pudding
Chia seeds soaked in the beverage can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days covered with plastic wrap. It is not advisable to freeze them.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Chia Pudding
What can I substitute for coconut milk?
As an alternative to coconut milk, you can use almond milk, rice milk, or oat milk.
Can I use dried fruit instead of fresh fruit?
Yes, you can enrich the chia pudding with dried fruit, cereals, or cocoa dissolved in a little water.
