Description
A creamy and filling chia pudding that delivers the classic flavors of tiramisu with a coffee kick, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 and 1/4 cups milk of choice (Whole milk or oat milk recommended for creaminess.)
- 1 to 2 shots espresso or very strong coffee (Use cooled coffee.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt (Enhances flavors.)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice (Adjust sweetness to taste.)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or thick yogurt of choice (Coconut yogurt for dairy-free.)
- to taste cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl or large jar, stir the milk, coffee, vanilla, salt, and sweetener.
- Add chia seeds and stir well for about 30 seconds.
- Wait 5 minutes, then stir again to avoid chia clumps.
- Cover and chill for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- When thick, stir in the Greek yogurt or keep it separate for layering.
Layering
- For a classic tiramisu look, layer: bottom layer with coffee chia mixture, middle with sweetened yogurt, top with a generous dusting of cocoa powder.
- Optionally, add crushed ladyfinger cookies or graham crackers between layers for texture.
Notes
Store in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Dust additional cocoa right before serving for best presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Italian