Description
Lemon Cream Chia Pudding is a bright, creamy, make-ahead breakfast idea that tastes like a light lemon dessert while still working beautifully as a healthy snack. This easy recipe combines chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon, and a touch of natural sweetness for a refreshing no-cook treat that fits quick breakfast, food ideas, healthy snack, and simple dessert cravings.
Ingredients
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons lemon curd for topping
2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers for topping
1/2 cup fresh berries for serving
Instructions
1. Whisk the milk, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
2. Stir in the chia seeds until they are evenly mixed through the creamy lemon base.
3. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until thick and creamy.
5. Stir before serving and adjust with a small splash of milk if the pudding is too thick.
6. Spoon into jars or bowls and top with lemon curd, crushed graham crackers, and fresh berries.
Notes
Do not skip the second stir after the first 10 minutes. Chia seeds can settle and clump quickly, and stirring again helps the pudding become evenly thick, creamy, and smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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