Description
This Tiramisu Chia Pudding is a healthy, delicious breakfast recipe that combines the creamy texture of chia pudding with the rich flavors of espresso and Greek yogurt, topped with cocoa powder for a perfect tiramisu-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Coffee Yogurt Layer
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Sweetener of choice (to taste)
Topping
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Optional: Dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients for Chia Pudding: In a medium-sized bowl, mix the chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, 1 shot of espresso, and 1 cup of Greek yogurt thoroughly to ensure chia seeds are evenly dispersed. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps.
- Chill the Pudding: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. During this time, the chia seeds will absorb the liquid and develop a thick, pudding-like consistency.
- Prepare Coffee Yogurt Layer: In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining 1 shot of espresso with the remaining 1 cup of Greek yogurt. Add your sweetener of choice and mix well until smooth and evenly incorporated.
- Assemble the Dessert: Spoon the chilled chia pudding evenly into the bottom of 3 serving glasses. Layer the coffee yogurt mixture on top of the chia pudding in each glass.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Dust the top layer generously with cocoa powder and optionally sprinkle some dark chocolate shavings for an extra indulgent finish. Serve immediately or allow to chill further to enhance the melding of flavors.
Notes
- For best results, let the chia pudding chill overnight to achieve a more gelled texture.
- Choose a sweetener that suits your dietary needs and taste preferences, such as honey, agave, or a zero-calorie sweetener.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using certified gluten-free ingredients.
- Feel free to substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk for variation.
- The espresso shots can be replaced with strong brewed coffee if espresso is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
