Fluffy Yogurt Chia Vanilla (Print View)

Light, creamy blend of yogurt, chia seeds, and real vanilla bean for a healthy and fluffy delight.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, full fat or low fat
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey, to taste
05 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of fine sea salt

→ Toppings

07 - Fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, optional
08 - Toasted coconut flakes, optional
09 - Sliced banana, optional
10 - Granola, optional
11 - Additional drizzle of honey or maple syrup, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla bean seeds, and salt until smooth and well combined.
02 - Stir in the chia seeds, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps and ensure even hydration of the seeds.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until thickened and fluffy in texture.
05 - Before serving, give the pudding a good stir. Spoon into individual glasses or bowls.
06 - Top with your choice of fresh berries, coconut flakes, banana slices, granola, or a drizzle of additional sweetener if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're indulging in something fancy, but it's ready in just ten minutes of actual work.
  • The texture is so naturally fluffy and custardy that nobody believes it's built entirely on healthy ingredients.
  • You can make it days ahead, which means breakfast stress basically disappears from your week.
02 -
  • If you skip the five-minute rest and second whisking, you'll end up with separated pudding where the chia seeds clump together in unpleasant gelatinous pockets instead of suspending evenly.
  • The pudding thickens as it sits, so what feels almost thin when you first taste it will be beautifully custardy by morning, and that's exactly how it should be.
03 -
  • If your chia pudding tastes too thick or gluey, you might have used too many seeds or let it sit too long; next time, reduce the seeds to 3 tablespoons or add an extra splash of milk.
  • The sweetness level is entirely personal, so start with 2 tablespoons of syrup and taste it before adding more; you can always stir in extra sweetness, but you can't remove it.
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