Description
Creamy, thick, and protein-packed, these chia yogurt bowls are an easy make-ahead breakfast made with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Perfect for meal prep, they deliver a rich, satisfying texture and customizable flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 4 to 5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: peanut butter, fresh berries, chopped nuts, granola, hemp hearts, cinnamon, or nut butter
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Stir thoroughly until smooth and chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to thicken.
- Stir again after 5 to 10 minutes of chilling to prevent clumping.
- Once set, stir well for a creamy consistency.
- Spoon into bowls or jars and add desired toppings before serving.
Notes
- Stir the mixture once shortly after refrigerating to prevent chia clumps.
- If too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk and stir.
- If too thin, add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and chill for another hour.
- Store without toppings for best texture.
- Best enjoyed cold; reheating is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
