Description
Bright, creamy, and refreshing, this Lemon Cream Chia Pudding is an easy recipe for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, light dessert, and simple meal prep idea. Made with chia seeds, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon, milk, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, it sets into a silky pudding that tastes like lemon cream pie in a lighter spoonable form.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup fresh berries for topping
1/4 cup granola for topping
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
2. Add the chia seeds and whisk well so they are evenly mixed through the creamy lemon base.
3. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes, then whisk again to break up any chia clumps.
4. Cover the bowl or divide the mixture into jars, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Stir before serving, then top with fresh berries, granola, and extra lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Whisk the pudding twice before chilling to prevent chia seeds from clumping at the bottom.
For a thicker pudding, add 1 extra tablespoon of chia seeds and chill for another 30 to 60 minutes.
Store toppings separately until serving so granola stays crunchy and fruit tastes fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: lemon cream chia pudding, chia pudding, quick breakfast, healthy snack, breakfast ideas, easy recipe, meal prep breakfast