Fluffy Yogurt Chia Vanilla (Print out)

Creamy blend of yogurt, chia seeds, and vanilla bean offering a light, tangy delight for any time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, full fat or low fat
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of fine sea salt

→ Toppings

07 - Fresh berries including strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
08 - Toasted coconut flakes
09 - Sliced banana
10 - Granola
11 - Honey or maple syrup for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla bean seeds, and salt until smooth and well combined.
02 - Stir in the chia seeds, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps and ensure uniform texture.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the pudding thickens and achieves a fluffy consistency.
05 - Before serving, stir the pudding thoroughly and spoon into individual glasses or bowls.
06 - Top with fresh berries, coconut flakes, banana slices, granola, or a drizzle of additional sweetener as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking, just mixing and patience, which means you can make it while your coffee brews.
  • The vanilla bean gives you that luxurious taste without feeling heavy or overly sweet.
  • It's endlessly customizable, so you can reinvent it depending on what's in your fruit bowl that morning.
02 -
  • If you skip that second whisk after 5 minutes, you'll end up with little chia seed clumps that never fully integrate, which I learned the hard way my first attempt.
  • The pudding needs at least 2 hours to set properly, so don't try to rush it by using the freezer or you'll end up with icy crystals instead of that silky fluffy texture.
03 -
  • Split and scrape a real vanilla bean if you can find one, as the flavor is noticeably superior to extract and those little flecks make it look fancy.
  • Measure your chia seeds carefully, as too many will make the pudding gelatinous instead of fluffy, while too few won't give you that proper texture.
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