Tiramisu Chia Pudding Recipe
This Tiramisu Chia Pudding is a protein-packed, dairy or plant-based dessert inspired by the classic Italian tiramisu. Combining chia seeds, milk, espresso, and vanilla protein powder creates a rich pudding base that sets overnight. Topped with sweetened vanilla yogurt and a dusting of cocoa powder, this chilled treat provides a creamy, coffee-flavored delight that’s perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Base
- 1 cup milk of choice (240g)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (45g)
- 3 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso (45g)
- 3 tbsp vanilla protein powder (21g)
- 1 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice (22g)
- 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
Toppings
- 10 oz vanilla yogurt or plant-based yogurt (280g)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (2g)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, milk, strong brewed coffee or espresso, sweetener, vanilla protein powder, and optional salt until fully combined. This mixture forms the base of your pudding.
- Refrigerate to Thicken: Transfer the mixture into serving containers or mason jars if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours or preferably overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and create a thick, gel-like pudding texture.
- Prepare Yogurt: If using unsweetened vanilla yogurt, sweeten it to taste while the pudding sets. This adds creaminess and sweetness to the final dish.
- Assemble and Serve: When the chia pudding is set and ready, top each serving with a generous layer of the sweetened vanilla yogurt. Finally, dust the top with cocoa powder to mimic the classic tiramisu finish.
- Store Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftovers in a covered container for up to four days, maintaining freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to swap dairy milk and yogurt with your preferred plant-based alternatives to keep this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Adjust the level of sweetness according to your taste by varying the sweetener used.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso quantity moderately.
- Try layering this pudding with ladyfinger biscuits or crushed cookies for a more classic tiramisu variation.
- Also try these super popular Tiramisu Overnight Oats for a similar flavor profile with a different texture.
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