Coffee Chia Pudding
Coffee chia pudding is the perfect make-ahead breakfast to add to your breakfast rotation. Made with only a few simple ingredients you may already have around, this recipe is filled with fiber and hearty-healthy fats to help keep you fueled throughout the morning. Plus that kick of caffeine is an added bonus in the mornings!
I love to layer it with greek yogurt, fresh berries and some homemade granola for an added crunch. The yogurt adds a boost of protein, the berries add even more nutrients and antioxidants, and the granola offers whole-grains and texture.
Chia pudding is one of those 5-minute recipes that can be customized in so many ways, and makes for the perfect healthy breakfast or snack. The chia seeds are added to a milk base, and expand while they chill in the fridge for a couple of hours.
The base is lightly sweetened with maple syrup, and flavored with brewed coffee or espresso. You can flavor chia pudding in so many ways, which is one reason I love to meal prep it week after week.
Other chia seed pudding flavors:
How to make coffee chia pudding
The base recipe to any chia pudding is chia seeds, your choice of milk, and any flavorings you like. Here’s what you’ll need to make coffee chia pudding-
- Chia seeds– you can find them in almost any grocery store, usually in the spice section
- Milk– for dairy free versions, I love to use soy or oat milk for a creamier texture. For an added protein boost, I often use 2% dairy milk
- Brewed coffee– you can use 1 tbsp of instant coffee brewed with hot water, or sub 1-2 shots of espresso
- Maple syrup– I like to sweeten my chia pudding with maple syrup, but honey or any other sweetener you prefer would work well
- Vanilla extract– for an extra boost of flavor
- Cinnamon– for a little added spice
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small dish
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 5-6 hours to thicken
- Once thick, give everything another whisk to break up any chia seed clumps
- Serve in between layers of yogurt with fresh fruit and granola
Meal prep breakfast
Starting your day off with a well balanced breakfast is sure to set you up for success throughout the day. I love to have a few ready-to-grab options in my fridge for mornings where I don’t have the time to prepare something.
This recipe will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days, and can easily be doubled to make a larger serving.
More meal prep-friendly recipes:
Pesto Breakfast Sandwiches
Chocolate Overnight Oats
Crispy Cheese Breakfast Burritos
Coffee Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp instant coffee brewed with 1/4 cup boiling water or sub 2 shots of espresso
- 1 1/2 tbsp of sweetener I used maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Top with
- Vanilla greek yogurt
- Fresh berries
- Homemade granola
Directions
- Add the chia seeds, cinnamon, brewed coffee, milk, vanilla extract and sweetener and to a small dish or container and whisk well.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 5-6 hours to thicken.
- Once chilled, whisk again to break up any chia clumps.
- Serve cold with greek yogurt, fresh fruit and granola
- Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days
I will try this recipe for my Monday breakfast