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. 

Three glass jars filled with chocolate chia pudding, topped with banana slices and whipped cream, are displayed on a wooden board. One jar has a spoon inside. The background is light and neutral.

We’ve been making this chocolate chia pudding on repeat around here (it’s really giving my creamy dessert for breakfast tiramisu chia pudding a run for it’s money), 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. 

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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!

Bowls of ingredients labeled chia seeds, cocoa powder, vanilla, Greek yogurt, salt, milk, and maple syrup are arranged on a light pink surface.

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

A glass bowl containing yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and milk, all unmixed, on a wooden surface.

Step 1: Add everything into one big bowl

A glass bowl filled with chocolate chia pudding mixture sits on a light wooden surface. The pudding is creamy with visible chia seeds evenly distributed throughout.

Step 2: Whisk until combined

Four small glass jars filled with chocolate chia pudding are placed on a wooden surface. The pudding is brown and has a creamy texture with visible chia seeds.

Step 3: Chill briefly and dish into individual servings.

A small glass jar filled with chocolate chia pudding, topped with whipped cream and banana slices, sits on a white cloth. Another similar jar is blurred in the background.

Step 4: Add your favorite toppings and get ready to lick the bowl clean

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Three glass jars filled with chocolate chia pudding, topped with banana slices and whipped cream, are displayed on a wooden board. One jar has a spoon inside. The background is light and neutral.

Creamy Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding with Greek Yogurt

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  • Author: Lindsay Pleskot, RD
  • 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
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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

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  • 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

  1. Add the yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, cocoa powder and salt to a large bowl. Whisk until combined.
  2. 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. 
  3. To serve, top with whipped cream or my Greek yogurt whip and fresh fruit.