Published: April 14, 2026
Vanilla Chia Yogurt: My Favorite Meal Prep Recipe
This Easy Vanilla Chia Yogurt is basically a Chia Pudding (made with Greek yogurt instead of the usual milk base) is one of my favorite recipes to meal prep for easy breakfasts, snacks, and even dessert.
This recipe is a lot like a chia seed pudding but I bump up the protein with the added yogurt, milk, and protein powder!
I Love This Recipe…and So Does My Husband
This is my favorite meal prep recipe because it is ready in minutes and it just chills in the fridge. Not only is this amazing meal prep, but the recipe is super simple to memorize, it’s just four ingredients, each in an easy-to-remember amount. That’s it!
And you can reuse the yogurt container! Simply mix everything together and pour it back into the yogurt container for easy storage, with the extra going into an 8oz mason jar for a ready-to-grab snack.
My husband love that this recipe is always in the fridge ready for a quick and easy healthy snack. He says this is better than dessert!
This Recipe is a Nutrition Win
This isn’t just a delicious and fast breakfast, it is actually really good for you!
Each cup delivers around 30g of protein and 7g of fiber making it a super satisfying addition to your busy morning.
Chia seeds are doing wonderful things for this recipe. Just one tablespoons of has about 5g of fiber making this an excellent addition to your day supporting satiety, gut and heart health. The Greek yogurt and milk add protein and calcium. While the yogurt also provides beneficial bacteria for a healthy gut and immune system. Research even links increased yogurt consumption to improved longevity outcomes!
This recipe is also naturally gluten-free! making it a safe and healthy addition for anyone with Celiac Disease.
Ingredients For Easy Vanilla Chia Yogurt
Simple and with just 4 wholesome ingredients! This recipe is one that come together in minutes.
- Chia Seeds
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- Whole Milk
- Vanilla Protein Powder
Make It Your Own
This recipe is easy to adapt to your taste, dietary needs, or what you have on hand.
Consistency Adjustments: Add more milk for a thinner, pourable consistency or less for a thicker, spoonable texture, and adjust the sweetener up or down to suit your taste. More recommendation are below!
Yogurt Base: Plain Greek Yogurt is my go-to because I like to control the sweetness but you can start with vanilla Greek yogurt if you prefer. To make dairy-free or vegan and use your favorite dairy free yogurt. I like cocojune.
Sweetener and Flavor: I use homemade vanilla simple syrup (a 1:1 sugar to water ratio, heated until dissolved, with two vanill beans added per cup). Option to use maple syrup or honey as a simple syrup swap. You can also add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for more vanilla flavor or skip the sweetner all together.
Protein Powder: The addition of protein powder is the hack I use to make this recipe super filling. I like Earth Fed Muscle or Transparent labs protein powders. You have the option to omit or use a plant-protein powder.
Milk: I like to use whole milk leading to extra creamy delicious yogurt and don’t mind the extra fat but any milk works. Use plant-based if that is what you prefer like oat or even almond milk.
How To Serve This Recipe
Topping Ideas: top with fresh berries, granola, nuts, seeds, shredded coconut. You can also top with a dollop of jam or fruit preserves. For a dessert feel top with melted chocolate, chocolate granola, cookie crumbles, whipped cream, or candied nuts.
Make this an addition to a meal: I like to eat this for breakfast along side a bowl of fruit, toast, hard boiled eggs, or even a waffle or pancakes!
Storage Suggestions
This recipe was made for meal prep…litterally. I made this recipe with that exact thing in mind.
Once everything is mixed you can pour it right back into the yogurt container for wast, low waste storage. Pour any overflow into a small mason jar for a grab and go snack that is already portioned out.
This recipe keeps in the fridge for about 5 days, making it easy to prep a batch on Sunday and enjoy all week!
More Delicious Breakfast and Snacky Recipes
Coconut Milk Chia Pudding (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
Plum Baked Oatmeal (Cozy Breakfast Recipe)
Homemade Healthy Berry Rhubarb Smoothie
Easy Vanilla Chia Yogurt
Equipment
- Large bowl or container with lid
- measuring cups
- Spoon or spatula for mixing
Ingredients
- 32 oz vanilla Greek yogurt or plain Greek yogurt and 2 tbsp vanilla simple syrup
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or container.
- Stir thoroughly until protein powder is fully incorporated and no clumps remain.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow chia seeds to hydrate and thicken.
Notes
Nutrition
Hi, I’m Sarah Harper, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about cooking, eating, and sharing all things food! At The Addy Bean, you’ll find a variety of flexitarian recipes designed to inspire and empower you to explore the delicious world of plant-based eating. My mission is to make plant-forward meals approachable, enjoyable, and part of your everyday life!
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