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Creamy Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding with Greek Yogurt
This irresistibly creamy chocolate chia pudding comes together in just 10 minutes with six simple ingredients you might already have on hand. With 18g protein per serving thanks to Greek yogurt (no protein powder needed), unsweetened cocoa powder and fiber-rich chia seeds, it’s a nourishing breakfast or snack that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.
We’ve been making this chocolate chia pudding on repeat around here, and while I don’t want to bore you with the nerdy dietitian nutrition stuff, there is so much to love about this recipe that I just need to call it out ( yes chocolate for breakfast can be just as nourishing as my antioxidant-packed blended blueberry chia pudding!).
First and foremost, my kids love it! My three year old daughter literally had me whipping up a last minute batch last night for her school snack box.
The best part? It’s so incredibly easy to make. Everything goes straight into one bowl. Just whisk, chill, and enjoy! She was so proud when she was able to do most of it herself.
Plus, it’s got some pretty impressive nutrition…
While most chia puddings are rich in gut-nourishing fiber making them more filling than traditional puddings, I also wanted to give this one a protein boost.
Like many of my other high-protein breakfasts without protein powder, I use Greek yogurt to make that happen. Not only is it the key to a quick setting chia pudding (ready in 10 minutes!), it makes it ultra creamy too.
If I’m having this for breakfast, I’ll usually split it into two servings instead of four for a bit more sustenance (and over 35 grams of protein, and 22 grams of fiber per serving)! I like to top it with fresh fruit for one of the easiest balanced meals out there! But honestly, it is so good, it totally passes for dessert too!
And no need to messy up any extra dishes melting chocolate, all you need is unsweetened cocoa powder and maple syrup to give this pudding its rich and decadent chocolate flavor. I tested it with varying levels of sweetness and found that 1 tablespoon of maple syrup per serving is the perfect balance to eliminate any bitterness. The result is a lightly sweetened, perfectly thick and spoonable pudding-meets-mousse consistency that keeps you full for hours.
Let’s make this delicious pudding together step-by-step
Step 1: Add everything into one big bowl
Step 2: Whisk until combined
Step 3: Chill briefly and dish into individual servings.
Step 4: Add your favorite toppings and get ready to lick the bowl clean
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Creamy Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding with Greek Yogurt
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Meal Prep, Snacks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
This irresistibly creamy chocolate chia pudding comes together in just 10 minutes with six simple ingredients you might already have on hand. With 18g protein per serving thanks to Greek yogurt (no protein powder needed), unsweetened cocoa powder and fiber-rich chia seeds, it’s a nourishing breakfast or snack that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Topping
- Fresh fruit like bananas, raspberries or sliced strawberries
- Regular whipped cream or Greek yogurt whip (optional)
Instructions
- Add the yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, cocoa powder and salt to a large bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Divide evenly between 4 sealable jars or containers (alternatively store in one large container to dish up as needed). Chill for at least 10 minutes, or overnight.
- To serve, top with whipped cream or my Greek yogurt whip and fresh fruit.
Is there anything i could use instead of maple syrup please?
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks
Hi Arianne! I haven’t tried it myself but honey should work as substitute, it will change the flavour but if you like honey, should be good! I have also heard others mention they have used date syrup and it worked well. I’d love to hear what you end up going with if you try it out!
How much is 1 serving? I know it says to divide in 4 containers but how many grams or ounces should 1 serving be? I’m really excited to try these for my meal prep this week.
Hi Sonia! Just did a quick calculation for you and it should come out to about 200g or roughly 7oz per serving based on 1/4 of the recipe. I hope that helps! Would love to hear what you think if you try it out!
I love putting my Greek yogurt to use in different ways. I made a batch of these for my family and when my 3-year-old happily requests a chocolate “pah-fay” (parfait) for breakfast or snack, you know it’s a hit! 💛
Omg this is so cute!! So glad they’ve been a hit all around for the fam Rola! Thanks so much for sharing! 🥰
Can you provide all nutritional info? Thank you!
Hi Megan! Here’s the estimate for you! 246 calories, 18g protein, 7g fat, 31g carbs, 7.5g fiber. Hope that helps. Would love to hear what you think if you try them out!
I just made this and it’s in the fridge but before I put it I tasted it . WOW truly amazing so good. I will always make it and add yoghurt in the morning with fresh sliced bananas.
Ah I’m so happy to hear Stella! 🥰 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. Enjoy!
Hi Lindsey,
I made this recipe the other day & I love it! I’ve never tried making a chia pudding with Greek yogurt, I used a cottage cheese recipe. I found that I like the yogurt better. The only change I made was instead of using maple syrup I used raw unfiltered organic honey because that’s what I had on hand & I probably added more cocoa powder since I love that dark chocolate flavor. Thank u for sharing this recipe, it us gonna be my new go to for sure.
Hi Leslie! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it this new variation! Thank you for sharing your modifications. I hope you enjoy for many more batches to come! xo
I love this chocolate chia pudding. can’t wait to make high protein vanilla, pumpkin, and tiramisu. I make them with unsweetened almond milk. comes out fabulous!.
I’m so happy to hear you’re loving these Heather! Great to know about the milk you use. I also love using and unsweetened vanilla oat or almond milk for a little extra flavour! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your review. I can’t wait to hear what you think of the others!
This was delicious! I’ve repeated this recipe so many times! Do you know how many total calories a serving is?
Hi Jessie! I’m so glad you’re loving it! I just did a quick calculation for you. It will vary a bit depending on which yogurt and milk you use, but with 2% milk and yogurt the estimate is 292 cals/serving (and 18g protein, 11g fiber) Hope that helps!
I love this. I am a fan of both chia and yogurt, and of course chocolate so it hit all the marks.
It has me thinking about a lemon or lime version. I think that would work well with the tang of the yogurt. Maybe key lime pie version??
So happy to hear Chris! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. love that it hit all the marks for you! And I looove key lime! I think you’re onto something…
I’ve made this twice. Left out the syrup and added melted, natural peanut butter. It’s so good. With the peanut butter, it has a no bake cookie taste.
So happy you’re loving these Meg! And your PB version sounds soo good! I think I’m gonna have to try this. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review and tips! 🥰
Absolutely delicious- this is on my breakfast rotation. My partner and I both love this recipe.
So happy to hear this has made the regular rotation for both of you Emma! Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰
The best chocolate chia pudding I have made. So creamy!
Thank you for the recipe
Ahh this makes me so happy Barbara! You are very welcome. So happy you’re loving it so much 🥰 Thank you so much for taking the time to share!
This the third time making this. First time it was very creamy. The 2nd & 3rd time it is very thick. I followed the recipe. I don’t know why this happened.
Hi Kathy! Oh no, that’s strange. did you use the same milk fat percentage for the milk and yogurt each time? It does thicken overnight in the fridge, so if you find it’s too thick for your liking, you can always thin it out with a bit of milk! Just stir it in 1 tablespoon at a time until it’s how you like it! Let me know if that helps!
Made these two days ago and we gobbled them all up, they were decadent, scrumptious, and even toddler approved. The tang from yogurt provides a similar balance to something like a raspberry coulis. Very yummy. Then tonight I made another batch and added a bit of protein powder – this was a mistake. There is plenty of protein in the initial recipe. I will stick to the OG from now on, with the only addition of a tiny hint of espresso powder to further enhance the chocolate flavor.
I’m so glad to hear you’re loving them Claire! Love the idea of adding a bit of espresso. And re: the protein powder, sometimes you just gotta try it out. haha. Hope you and your fam enjoy for many more snacks to come!
Would this be a Low GI recipe?
Hi Ainslee! Yes this would be considered low to moderate. While there is maple syrup which is considered moderate, the high fiber from chia seeds (11g per serving), protein (18g per serving) and fat from the Greek yogurt really decrease the glycemic load and make this a great blood sugar friendly option! I’d love to hear what you think if you try it out!
Which milk would be the best? Whole milk, 2%, fat free?
Hi Nicole! You can use whatever milk you have on hand! We typically have 3.25% for the kiddos and I do love how creamy it makes these, but the yogurt and chia seeds are the main thickening agents so it won’t make a huge difference. I’d love to hear which you end up going with!
Can I used milled chia seeds?
Hi Nancy! You can use milled chia seeds but it won’t turn out quite as thick. I find whole chia seeds are best, but in a pinch you can totally use them. Let me know if you try it out!
This was my first try of Chia pudding. Thanks for making it a success! I prefer it after at least 24 hours, when the chia seeds are softer. Filling and delicious!
Hi Jen! I’m so glad this made your first chia pudding experience a success! Wohoo! So glad you love it, thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback and review! xo
These were incredible! So rich and creamy I almost felt guilty about eating them for breakfast 😂 thanks Lindsay!
Haha so glad you loved them Lauren! These have been a repeat request in our house too. My fave kind of recipes…tastes like a treat but happens to be packed with nutrition too!
Suggestions to make it dairy free but to still have the protein ?!
Hi Tionna! I haven’t tried it with any of these swaps so can’t speak to the flavor, but in terms of keeping the nutrition similar here are a few suggestions! I’d recommend soy milk as it has similar protein to dairy milk, and I’d include a dairy free a dairy free yogurt for the creaminess, but it won’t have the protein. To make up for that you could add a scoop of protein powder! It would change the flavor and add sweetness so I’d probably omit the maple syrup and vanilla and then adjust to taste. Let me know how it goes if you try it out!