Ingredients
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 cups milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
1 shot espresso (or 1 tsp instant espresso powder in hot water)
1–2 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
1/2 cup mascarpone or vegan yogurt
1 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Optional: crushed ladyfingers, chocolate shavings, or fruit for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together milk, espresso, sweetener, and vanilla.
2. Add chia seeds and stir well. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to break clumps.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
4. In another bowl, mix mascarpone (or yogurt) with a bit of sweetener and vanilla.
5. To assemble jars: layer chia pudding, then cream layer, then dust with cocoa.
6. Repeat layers as desired.
7. Top with cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or fruit.
8. Store in jars for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Notes
Make it vegan with coconut or almond yogurt.
Use monk fruit or erythritol for a keto version.
Skip the espresso or use decaf for a kid-friendly option.
Layer in glass jars for a beautiful presentation.
Serve chilled with fruit or biscotti on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg