This Coffee Chia Pudding is creamy, sweet, and a nutritional powerhouse breakfast, full of protein and fiber. It’s also easily made in two flavors – vanilla latte chia pudding or chocolate mocha chia pudding!

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Coffee Chia Pudding (Vanilla Latte & Mocha)

Recipe Highlights:

If you’re a coffee lover, you’re going to LOVE this coffee chia pudding!

It’s a nutrient powerhouse, packed with 36 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber.
Chia seeds are rich in omega-3s, a heart healthy essential fatty acid.
There’s a sweet and satisfying coffee flavor, complemented with either vanilla latte or chocolate mocha vibes!
Being so high in fiber and protein, it’s a filling and satisfying breakfast.
Minimal hands on prep time is needed – just a few minutes to throw everything together, then the chia pudding sets in the fridge!
Chia pudding is perfect for meal prep!
All you need is 6 simple ingredients.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions:

For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Milk: Use whatever milk you prefer to drink or have. I’ve made with both almond milk and 1% milk.
Instant Coffee: Instant coffee dissolves beautifully and impacts a rich coffee flavor, without diluting the creaminess of this chia pudding. You can use regular or decaf!
Greek Yogurt: I use a fat free, zero added sugar vanilla Greek yogurt, but you can use what works for you! Just be sure to choose a higher protein, thicker style yogurt (like Greek, Icelandic, etc.).
Protein Powder: I love Clean Simple Eats protein powder – I’ve used both their vanilla and chocolate brownie batter flavors in this coffee chia pudding!
Chia Seeds: Of course you need chia seeds in chia pudding! They absorb the moisture, creating a pudding-like texture. In addition to adding fiber, healthy fats, and protein.
Flavor Enhancers: Depending if you want to make a vanilla latte or mocha-inspired chia pudding, you’ll add either vanilla extract or cocoa powder. I recommend Dutch-processed cocoa powder, as it’s a little richer, and a smidge less bitter than traditional cocoa powder.

How to Make Coffee Chia Pudding

For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

adding instant coffee to milk for coffee chia pudding

instant coffee dissolved in milk for coffee chia pudding

Start by dissolving the instant coffee in the milk. You could heat some water and dissolve the coffee in the water, but I personally prefer dissolving in milk, as it keeps the final chia pudding super creamy. Let the instant coffee granules sit for a few minutes, then use a small whisk to finish dissolving.

ingredients in jars meal prepping high protein coffee chia pudding

Add your protein powder, Greek yogurt, and vanilla or cocoa powder (depending if you’re going more vanilla latte or mocha vibes). Whisk until everything is evenly combined.

adding chia seeds to coffee chia pudding

Add chia seeds and whisk again until they’re evenly dispersed throughout the milk mixture. Seal the airtight containers, then refrigerate overnight, or at least two hours until set.

Tips and Variations

Caffeine-Free: Use a decaf instant coffee – this is typically what I actually use!
Dairy-Free: Use your favorite dairy-free protein powder, milk, and Greek-style yogurt substitute. Note that the protein amounts will vary with different ingredients.
Gluten-Free: Good news, this coffee chia pudding is already gluten-free as written!
No Added Sugar: Be sure to select a no sugar added Greek yogurt, protein powder, and milk. (Regular dairy milk won’t have any added sugar, but some plant-based milk alternatives may contain added sugar.)
Change the flavor: on top of switching up your vanilla latte vs mocha vibes, you could also try adding some other ingredients, like cinnamon, cardamom, or even caramel syrup.

Meal Prep: Storing & Reheating

Chia pudding is perfect to meal prep! It doesn’t take much hands-on prep time at all, and can stay in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. If you’re going to add any toppings mentioned below, I would recommend packaging the toppings separately and adding prior to serving.

Chia Pudding Toppings:

There are a lot of ways you can add more flavor, texture, and nutrition with different toppings to your chia pudding. Try some of my favorite chia pudding toppings:

Greek yogurt
Whipped cream
Toasted nuts
Seeds, like hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
A drizzle of nut butter
Mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
Granola (SO good with my Vanilla Almond Granola!)
Fresh fruit
Dried or freeze dried fruit

vanilla latte coffee chia pudding high in protein in a glass jar

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