This Chia Breakfast Bowl is the perfect breakfast to keep you satisfied and satiated all morning long. It's made with minimal ingredients in only 5 minutes!
Start your day with a chia breakfast bowl! With just 4 main ingredients, this chia seed breakfast pudding can be made ahead of time so it’s great for meal prep. I love serving it with fresh berries, a few toasted coconut flakes and nut butter!
This chia breakfast pudding is one of my go-to's when I know I’m going to have a busy day and need to keep full and satisfied until lunch! Plus, it only takes 5 minutes to prep and I love that I can make it the night before.
I really like prepping this protein chia pudding for the week and then mixing and matching the toppings! I either make it super tropical with mango and pineapple or go for a berry mix. If you prefer overnight oats using chia seeds, you can try my high-protein overnight oats recipe!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It only takes 5 minutes to prepare and you can make it the night before.
- You only need 4 main ingredients, then you can mix and match toppings.
- I love prepping this for the week so I have breakfast ready to go!
- You can store it in the fridge for up to 7 days, so it’s perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
This list is short and sweet with pantry and fridge staples! Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.
- Chia Seeds: the star ingredient! This is going to make your chia pudding super creamy.
- Yogurt: I recommend using plain or vanilla non-fat greek yogurt, this is going to help keep you full and make it creamy!
- Milk: feel free to use any milk you like! I used almond milk.
- Maple Syrup: you can swap this out for honey, or leave it out if you’re not a fan of sweet breakfasts.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make Chia Breakfast Bowls
This recipe is so easy to make, it takes about 5 minutes and uses hardly any dishes! Follow along below.
In a large jar or container, mix the chia seeds, milk, greek yogurt and maple syrup.
Cover and store in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
In the morning, your chia seed pudding should be thick and no longer liquid-y.
When ready to eat, scoop out 1 cup of the chia pudding into a bowl. Top with sliced fruit, nut butter and toasted coconut!
You can make this in a quick pinch if you only have a few hours, but overnight in the fridge gives you the best texture. I always try to plan ahead so that the chia seeds have the most amount of time to soak up the liquid.
Kelly's Top Tip
Mix your chia seed bowl, wait 5-10 minutes, and then mix again before putting the lid on and putting in the fridge. This will help with getting rid of clumps!
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- This recipe makes enough for 2 servings, but you can easily double the recipe to make enough chia breakfast pudding for the workweek!
- Make this chia breakfast bowl your own! Use tropical fruits like mangos, kiwis or pineapple. Go for a berry kick with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Or my favorite classic combo, strawberries and bananas!
- Add a scoop of cocoa powder for a chocolate version of this recipe.
- You can add dried fruits, nuts, dried coconut, or even a sprinkle of granola to get some crunch.
- Swap the yogurt for cottage cheese if you prefer. It might be a bit thicker though, so you might need to add extra, or even a splash of milk.
Equipment Needed
This recipe is so easy, it really doesn't need any equipment! I prefer to make and mix in a right in a glass tupperware container so I don't dirty any extra bowls.
I also love these overnight oats jars, we use them all the time not only for oat recipes, but this chia seed pudding as well! These are great for individual portions.
How To Store
Store with a lid in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. It shouldn't thicken up much more after the first night, but you can always add a splash of milk to thin it out if needed.
To freeze, place servings in individual containers and freeze for up to 1 month. To defrost, allow the chia pudding to thaw in the fridge overnight.
More Breakfast Recipes To Try
Looking for other breakfast recipes like this? Try these:
What To Pair
These are my favorite savory dishes to serve with chia pudding:
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📖 Recipe
Chia Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- mixed berries and fruits for topping
- toasted coconut for topping
- nut butter for topping
Instructions
- In a large container or jar, mix together the chia seeds, milk, greek yogurt, and maple syrup until thoroughly combined.
- Cover and place in fridge for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
- When ready to eat, pour about 1 cup of the chia mixture into a bowl and top with your favorite berries and fruits, toasted coconut, and nut butter!
Notes
- If meal prepping, divide to individual jars and add fresh fruit and toppings the morning you consume the chia pudding.
- Double this recipe to get 4 servings of chia breakfast bowls.
- Cover in fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for 1 month. Defrost by letting it sit in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
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Jan says
Loved this recipe, so easy to meal prep!