How do you like your chia pudding? We like ours nutrition-dense, sweet, a little fruity and nutty! Make it the night before and serve it the next day for a filling breakfast, pre or post-workout snack!
By Frixos Dimitriadis · Published April 11, 2026 · Updated November 4, 2026
1 serving · Prep 10 min · Total 130 min · Per serving: 297 kcal, 10 g protein, 19 g carbs, 16 g fat
I always make my chia pudding base with 3 simple ingredients that are vegan and full of nutrition. Here you will find three of my favourite ways I like to enjoy chia puddings, but there are so many variations you can try.
What I love most, is how customizable chia pudding is. And this makes it great for meal prepping. You can have many plain chia puddings in your fridge, and each time you can try a different topping!
When I’m looking for a lighter or low-calorie snack, I turn to chia puddings. It’s simple to make, packed with protein and fibre and keeps you full for a long time.
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For toppings, I always use a combo of fresh fruits and nuts/nut butter. Here are three of my favourite ways I enjoy puddings:
- Almonds and blackberries
- Oats and strawberries
- Peanut butter and blueberries
But variations are endless. You can use granola, jams, seeds, cereals and the list goes on.
For a mousse-like consistency, blend the pudding in a high-speed blender after it has set.
Stirring again after 5-10 minutes of initial mixing prevents seeds from clumping at the bottom.
Prepare 3-4 jars on Sunday to have breakfast ready for the first half of your work week.
At least 2 hours in the fridge, or overnight. Stir it well during the first 10 minutes, otherwise the seeds clump together at the bottom.
Turmeric (curcumin) powder for the yellow and orange jars and blue spirulina for the blue one. In these amounts they add colour with very little taste.
The chia base is low in protein, so use a high-protein Greek yoghurt for the top layer, or stir a scoop of protein powder into the milk before the seeds go in.
The chia base keeps for up to 4 days in a sealed jar in the fridge. Add the yoghurt and toppings on the day you eat it.