Fresh, light, and with an intense coffee and cocoa flavor, 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 on calories. Chia pudding – as you all probably know by now – is a sort of pudding made by soaking chia seeds overnight in a liquid that can be water, dairy milk or plant-based milk, or, as in this case, milk and coffee. Over the hours, the chia seeds soften and absorb all the liquid, taking on a slightly pudding-like texture. The chia seed pudding can be enriched as desired: I have already tried the one with strawberries and yogurt, fresh and light; the chocolate one, ideal for sweet tooths; and today I show you the tiramisu chia pudding, which consists of a base of chia pudding with milk and coffee, a layer of Greek yogurt, and a garnish of cocoa and chocolate curls. Perfect for those looking for ideas for a protein breakfast, a fit snack or a guilt-free dessert, the tiramisu chia pudding combines taste, lightness, and practicality. Try it too and transform every break into a small moment of healthy and balanced pleasure!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 6 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- 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 unsweetened cocoa and chocolate are labeled “gluten-free.”
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- milk
- coffee
- 1 teaspoon honey (or other sweetener of choice)
- 9 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt
- as needed unsweetened cocoa powder
- as needed 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 chia seeds need several hours to soak properly and achieve the right consistency. Put the milk, coffee, and honey in a glass container (1). Mix well. Add the chia seeds (2). Stir carefully and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Then stir vigorously to break any clumps (3).
Cover the container and place it in the fridge for 5-6 hours, or better yet, overnight. The next morning, the seeds will have completely absorbed the milk and coffee (4). Distribute them into two glass cups, forming an even layer at the bottom (5). Pour the Greek yogurt on top, forming a layer that reaches almost to 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 and less tangy taste.
Serve the tiramisu chia pudding immediately, for breakfast or as a healthy snack to enjoy throughout the day.
How to store the chia seed pudding
You can store the chia pudding (i.e., only the part with the seeds soaked in milk and coffee) in the fridge for 2 or 3 days, sealed in a glass container.
Tips and variations
You can change the ratio between milk and coffee based on your tastes and sweeten it as you like.
