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September 30, 2017

Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt

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Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt makes a healthy and delicious breakfast. Put yogurt, milk and chia seeds in a bowl, give it a stir, and place it in the refrigerator. Overnight, the chia seeds transform into a nourishing breakfast. Enjoy chia seed pudding with yogurt any day of the week as a quick and simple breakfast.

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This post is sponsored by Glenilen Farms

Anyone want to know my secret to being a morning person? *crickets*

I get you. Who wants to be a morning person when it is so cozy to curl up under the covers.

This Chia Pudding with Yogurt is a delicious and healthy breakfast

But with a little one in my family now…

My toddler’s eyes pop wide open and I have a little hand pushing down across my cheek as he uses my face for leverage to help him climb up and out from under the covers. It’s barely 6 AM (sometimes barely 5 AM).

Before I open my eyes, I know I need a quick and simple breakfast recipe.

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So here’s my tip on how to try to be a morning person – make your breakfast the night before. And if I can barely keep my eyelids open the night before, then my go-to recipe is Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt.

Overnight chia seeds in yogurt is a quick and simple breakfast recipe

Mornings on a weekday can be like running through the airport terminal to get to our gate before the plane takes off. Are we going to all get out of the house on time?

Opening the fridge in the morning and seeing a bowl of chia seed pudding resting peacefully there is like a having the airport cart stop and say “Hey, can we give you a ride?”

This pot of Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt comes to the rescue every time, without fail.

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You may have noticed that I’m love chia seed puddings. I like to soak chia seeds in almond milk. I like to soak chia seeds in coconut milk.

But for the creamiest chia pudding (and dreamy), you need to soak chia seeds in yogurt.

Soaking chia seeds in yogurt gives you the creamiest chia pudding

So in case you were wondering, yes yes, you can soak chia seeds in yogurt. And here’s the recipe to so you can make this easy breakfast at home too.

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This healthy make ahead breakfast only takes a few seconds to prepare

The refrigerator puts in all the hard work to make this healthy make ahead breakfast. All you have to do is put yogurt, milk and chia seeds in a bowl, give it a stir, and place it in the refrigerator.

As you get your sleep, the chia seeds do their magic and transform into a nourishing breakfast. You heard that right. This breakfast literally prepares itself while you are sleeping!

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In the morning, you just need to give the chia seeds a quick stir, split the chia seed pudding into serving bowls, and top with your favorite granola and/or fruit.

Choose a yogurt that you love to use in this chia seed pudding

We love using Glenilen Farm Raspberry Yoghurt to make these Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt. The yogurt has just the right amount of tang, and contains the perfect serving of raspberry fruit on the bottom. They are made with less sugar than many other brands of yogurts, so they are a perfect a healthy breakfast for our family.

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These little jars of Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt are served in Glenilen Farm Yoghurt pots. You can buy the yoghurts in 500g containers and 160g individual serving pots.

We save the individual serving pots to serve the chia pudding in. The tops of these pots also cap back on, making these pots of Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt easy for a grab and go breakfast.

Chia in yogurt makes a great grab and go breakfast

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What toppings to use for your chia seed pudding?

There are a million different toppings that would work well with this chia seed pudding. But you’ll see my favorite combination in the photos.

My favorite way is to use a raspberry yogurt and a chocolate granola. I like the sweetness and tang of the raspberry yogurt paired with chocolate.

Feel free to experiment, but some other suggestions are:

  • Strawberry yogurt with honey granola
  • Peach yogurt with coconut chips
  • Cherry yogurt with chocolate granola

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This is such a simple recipe that I hope it makes it way to your breakfast table over and over again. It’s healthy and nourishing, and it will give you a good start to the day.

Not only do you get the health benefits of the chia seeds, you also get the protein and calcium from the yogurt. Enjoy this recipe for Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt!

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Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt (GF)

4.57 from 32 votes
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Serves: 2 people
Prep: 1 min
Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt makes a healthy and delicious breakfast. If you can keep your eyes open for an extra 30 seconds before bed, put yogurt, milk and chia seeds in a bowl, give it a stir, and place it in the refrigerator. As you get your sleep, the chia seeds do their magic and transform into a nourishing breakfast. 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raspberry yogurt (I used Glenilen Farm Raspberry Yoghurt)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 handful chocolate granola (use your favorite brand)
  • 1 handful raspberries
  • additional yogurt - for topping (if desired) (you can use a plain yogurt if you want to reduce the total amount of sugar)
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt and milk. Stir in the chia seeds. Cover and set in the refrigerator overnight. If you can, stir the chia seed mixture a couple times after putting it in the refrigerator (after 30 minutes, after 1 hour). It is not necessary (ie. if you go to sleep), but it will help prevent clumps.
  • In the morning, give the chia seed pudding a good mix, breaking apart any clumps.
  • Stir in another spoonful or two of yogurt, if desired. Spoon into two bowls, or into reserved yogurt containers. Top with your favorite chocolate granola and a few fresh raspberries. 

Notes

If you use an individual pot of Glenilen Farm Raspberry Yoghurt, you will use the entire pot. To save time on measuring the milk, you can use the empty glass container. The amount of milk will be just about one full jar of milk. 
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Fruits and Yogurts
Special Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Author: The Worktop
Cal : 271kcal
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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Overnight Chia Seeds in Yogurt (GF) - a healthy and delicious breakfast. If you can keep your eyes open for an extra 30 seconds before bed, put yogurt, milk and chia seeds in a bowl, give it a stir, and place it in the refrigerator. As you get your sleep, the chia seeds do their magic and transform into a nourishing breakfast for the entire family. #healthybreakfast #chiaseeds #chiaseedpudding

By Tina Jui
Last updated: August 20, 2018
Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Collections, Cooking Style, Fruits and Yogurt, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Lifestyle, Make Ahead, No Cook, No Egg, Quick and Easy Breakfasts, Seasonal, Spring Breakfast Recipes, Summer Breakfast Recipes, Valentine's Day Brunch Recipes, VegetarianTags: berries, chia seeds, chocolate, fruits, raspberries, sponsored, yogurt

About Tina Jui

A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Originally from California, she now lives in London. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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Comments

  1. Aashi says

    April 2, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    Hi,

    Would it be possible to only use yogurt?

    Thanks!!

    Reply
  2. Michelle says

    September 22, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    This says it serves 2. I made it and it was perfect for just me. Is this meant to be an entire breakfast serving or a snack serving?

    Reply
  3. Pierina says

    August 15, 2019 at 3:40 am

    I saw the other milk options but not soy, can I try it with soy milk or not a good mixture?

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      August 18, 2019 at 1:52 am

      Hi Pierina, yes you can use soy. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Layla says

    May 27, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    I used plain nonfat yogurt along with Fairlife whole milk, a tablespoon of chia seeds, and a couple of teaspoons of Torani sugar-free vanilla syrup along with a teaspoon of natural blackberry preserves. This was filling and tasted like ice cream. Delicious!

    Reply
  5. Kari says

    January 30, 2019 at 10:04 pm

    This looks wonderful!! Has anyone tried using almond milk rather than whole milk?

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      January 30, 2019 at 11:24 pm

      Hi Kari, I make chia seed pudding with almond milk all the time and it’s great! You should have no problem using it in this recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Jen says

    August 19, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    Thanks for the recipe!

    I like to prepare my meals a few days and advance…

    When doing this recipe, how long does the Chia yogurt mixture last in the fridge? Can I make a large batch that can last three days in advance?

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      August 20, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      Hi Jen, I usually don’t make it more than 2 days out, but I’m sure others have made it longer in advance. It probably goes without saying, but you’ll want to make sure the yogurt and the milk haven’t spoiled. Make sure you use clean containers, utensils, and keep the chia pudding well covered and stored.

      Reply
  7. Corrine says

    October 5, 2017 at 1:39 am

    These look DELIGHTFUL! I don’t think I’d be able to sleep in knowing these yogurt pots were in the fridge, I’d be too excited!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      October 6, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Ha! That defeats the purpose of the recipe ;) It’s supposed to allow you to sleep in just a bit more since breakfast will be ready in the morning!

      Reply
  8. Jonathan Jui says

    October 3, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    Looking forward to this at 630AM tomorrow :D

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      October 6, 2017 at 8:42 am

      Well, it’s in the fridge so you can serve yourself breakfast.

      Reply
  9. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    My goodness these are so pretty!!! I would happily enjoy a bowl of these overnight chia seed yogurts in the morning … or for a snack. Yum!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      October 6, 2017 at 8:42 am

      Thanks, Emily! Chia pudding does make a really healthy snack too. I need to do that more often here, instead of snacking on something unhealthy. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
    • Alicia says

      March 15, 2019 at 4:32 am

      Just made this recipe and it’s in the fridge!!! I used vanilla soy milk, instead of whole milk. Can’t wait to try it tomorrow! Can you add frozen fruit?

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        March 15, 2019 at 8:38 am

        Good idea! I haven’t tried it before, but sounds like a time saver for the mornings.

        Reply
  10. Yang says

    October 3, 2017 at 2:36 am

    5 stars
    What a gorgeous recipe! I will love to wake up to this in the morning :)

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      October 6, 2017 at 8:41 am

      Wish I could send a jar of this chia seed pudding over your way!

      Reply
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