Description

This Viral Tiramisu Chia Pudding is a gluten free, refined sugar free, high protein, and nutrient-dense recipe that mimics the classic tiramisu flavor using simple, healthy ingredients. Made with chia seeds soaked in brewed coffee and creamy Greek yogurt, sweetened naturally with maple syrup, this no-bake pudding is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert. It’s creamy, thick, and topped with a dusting of cocoa powder for added flavor and a hint of traditional tiramisu sweetness. The recipe is dairy free and vegan adaptable and is ideal for meal prep with its single-serve jar portions.

Ingredients

Scale

Chia Pudding

2 tbsp chia seeds
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or thick dairy free yogurt)
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1 to 2 tbsp maple syrup (or any liquid sweetener of choice)
1 pinch sea salt
1 shake cinnamon (to taste)

Topping

Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add chia seeds, Greek yogurt, brewed coffee, maple syrup, sea salt, and cinnamon into a small jar. Using a jar with a lid works best for shaking and storing.
Mix Thoroughly: Place the lid on the jar tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined, ensuring the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
Refrigerate: Let the jar sit in the refrigerator overnight (at least 6 hours) to allow the chia seeds to soak up the liquid and thicken into a creamy pudding consistency.
Serve & Garnish: When ready to eat, remove the jar from the fridge and sprinkle a thin layer of unsweetened cocoa powder on top for the classic tiramisu flavor. Enjoy cold.

Notes

The recipe is designed for single serve but can be easily multiplied for meal prep by making multiple jars.
If the pudding is too runny, reduce the liquid next time or increase the yogurt amount for thicker consistency.
Full fat Greek yogurt yields creamier results; fat-free yogurts can be used but may require less liquid or more soaking time.
You can replace brewed coffee with decaf or mushroom coffee as preferred; instant coffee dissolved in hot water works as a budget-friendly alternative.
For a vegan/dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with thick, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.
The cocoa powder topping is optional but highly recommended to replicate classic tiramisu flavor.
For extra protein, consider adding collagen peptides or protein powder before mixing.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Keywords: chia pudding, tiramisu, gluten free, refined sugar free, high protein, healthy snack, dairy free option, no bake dessert, coffee dessert