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A creamy, nutritious and easy-to-make tiramisu-inspired chia pudding that requires no blender, made with chia seeds, coffee, vanilla protein powder, and topped with vanilla yogurt and cocoa powder.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup milk of choice (240g)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds (45g)
  • 3 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso (45g)
  • 3 tbsp vanilla protein powder (21g)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice (22g)
  • 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
  • 10 oz vanilla yogurt or plant-based yogurt (280g)
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder (2g)

Instructions

  1. Gather and measure all ingredients and grab a container with a lid or several mason jars and a spoon for mixing.
  2. Whisk together chia seeds, milk, brewed coffee (or 1/2 tsp instant coffee dissolved in milk or 2 tsp matcha), vanilla protein powder, sweetener, and salt until fully combined (mix in serving jars or in a bowl).
  3. If using instant coffee, dissolve it in warm milk before adding; if using matcha, add powder directly (no extra liquid needed).
  4. Optional: For a smoother pudding, blend or pulse the mixed chia mixture briefly before chilling.
  5. Stir the mixture again 5–10 minutes after mixing to help avoid clumps.
  6. Cover the container(s) and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until thick and gelled.
  7. If your yogurt is unsweetened, sweeten it while the pudding sets.
  8. Spoon or spread yogurt over each chilled portion.
  9. Dust each serving with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

If yogurt is plain and unsweetened, add sweetener before topping for flavor balance., Try various protein powders to find preferred flavor and texture., Whisk mixture well and stir again 5–10 minutes after mixing to prevent clumps., Choose thick Greek or coconut yogurt for a creamy, mousse-like texture., Use bold brewed coffee or espresso for authentic tiramisu flavor; dissolve instant coffee in warm milk if used., Freezing is possible but texture changes; freeze before adding yogurt and cocoa powder for best results., Variations include matcha powder instead of coffee, adding cocoa powder into the pudding for mocha flavor, omitting protein powder (increase chia seeds for thickness), and dairy-free/vegan swaps with plant-based milk and yogurt.

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