I swear food just tastes better when it’s as cute as these creamy dreamy little matcha chia pudding cups. And the mom-on-the-go in me loves that they set in just 10 minutes (thanks to the high-protein Greek yogurt base). Whisk in a few other pantry staples including fiber-packed chia seeds, matcha powder, and maple syrup for a touch of sweetness, they’re the ultimate healthy and filling prep-ahead snack or dessert. Makes a batch of 4!

A small round dish of matcha chia pudding topped with whipped cream and fresh raspberries sits on a white board. A gold spoon is in the pudding, and bowls of raspberries and green powder are nearby.

Are you on the chia pudding train with me yet? Cause I’ve been a little obsessed lately as you might have noticed with my high-protein chia pudding and my creamy chocolate chia pudding (my kids’ favorite) in regular rotation over here. This matcha version is going to be your next obsession for so many reasons. 

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For one, I love that matcha adds a mellow caffeine buzz so you can pretty much call this your cup or coffee and grab-and-go breakfast all in one. Plus that color?! Are you kidding me? That gorgeous green comes from antioxidant-rich green tea leaves, so you can add cell protection to the list of nutrition benefits here.  

A Few Tricks to Making This THE BEST Match Chia Pudding

A flat lay of labeled ingredients for matcha chia pudding on a pink surface: chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, Greek yogurt, milk, and matcha powder, each in separate bowls.

The fact that chia pudding is so dang easy to make puts it at the top of my repeat recipe list, everything goes straight into one bowl, no blender needed. But I like to pull out a few of my dietitian tricks and make mine in a very specific way for the creamiest and most nutrition-packed result.

Greek yogurt in the base, always. It’s an instant way to boost each serving of this recipe up to around 17 grams of protein (35 grams of protein if you double the serving size like I do when I have it for breakfast). This makes it a lot more filling than a typical chia pudding. 

It’s also the key to allowing this pudding to set almost instantly (just 10 minutes and it’s ready to eat!), rather than needing to set overnight as many chia pudding recipes require. 

Be generous with the chia seeds! I like a ratio of two full tablespoons per serving for a hefty 10 grams of fiber, cause we like balanced blood sugars around here. Aka – longer lasting energy, and better support for our hormones like cortisol and insulin. 

Yes, you need the FULL tablespoon of vanilla. I know this seems like a lot but it’s not a typo! Vanilla extract adds a beautiful sweet flavor, without any added sugar, that is such a nice compliment to the matcha! 

Let’s Make These Chia Pudding Cups Together!

A glass bowl containing chia seeds, green matcha powder, and a dollop of yogurt on a pink surface.
Dump everything into one big bowl
A close-up of a spoon holding a thick, green chia pudding above a glass bowl filled with more of the same chia pudding. The texture appears creamy and slightly lumpy.
Whisk until well combined
Two glass cups filled with green chia pudding, topped with white yogurt and fresh raspberries, each with a gold straw, sit on a marble board. A bowl of raspberries and a dish of matcha powder are nearby.
Chill briefly

Two glass cups filled with green chia pudding, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh raspberries. A gold spoon rests in one cup. In the background, out-of-focus bowls contain raspberries and green powder.
Add your toppings and dig in!

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A small glass of matcha chia pudding topped with whipped cream and fresh raspberries sits on a white tray. A gold spoon is inside the glass. Bowls with raspberries and green powder are nearby against a light pink background.

Quick Setting Matcha Chia Pudding with Yogurt (High Protein!)

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  • Author: Lindsay Pleskot, RD
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Set Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Snacks, Dessert, Breakfast, Meal Prep Recipes
  • Method: Chilled
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Diabetic
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Description

I swear food just tastes better when it’s as cute as these creamy dreamy little matcha chia pudding cups. And the mom-on-the-go in me loves that they set in just 10 minutes (thanks to the high-protein Greek yogurt base). Whisk in a few other pantry staples including fiber-packed chia seeds, matcha powder, and maple syrup for a touch of sweetness, they’re the ultimate healthy and filling prep-ahead snack or dessert. Makes a batch of 4!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups plain plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup milk 
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • ½  cup chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp matcha powder
  • Pinch of salt

 

Topping 

  • Fresh fruit like raspberries or sliced strawberries 
  • A dollop of Greek yogurt or Greek yogurt whip (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, matcha 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.