Orange Cream Chia Pudding
Bright, creamy, and packed with flavor, this orange cream chia pudding is a refreshing way to start your day or enjoy as a morning snack. With tangy Greek yogurt, fresh orange juice, and a hint of zest, it’s an easy, make-ahead treat that feels like dessert—but totally wholesome.
orange cream chia pudding ingredient notes:
oranges
Oranges are one of those fruits that can make it feel like summer no matter the time of year. They’re bright, fresh, packed with vitamin C and fiber, and give you that perfect sweet, yet also sour pucker when the juice hits your tongue. Not to worry, any sourness is mellowed out with the creaminess of our milk and yogurt, and using both the juice and zest of the orange gives it that extra vibrant flavor. For an even sweeter taste, you can also use sumo oranges.
chia seeds
By now we know that chia seeds are full of protein and fiber to help keep us full in the morning, however they are also packed with magnesium and calcium to help support your bones. Don’t underestimate these tiny little seeds, they’re mighty!
greek yogurt
I love using the greek yogurt in both the chia pudding itself, and topping the jars with it for some additional protein. The smooth and cool yogurt feels like your eating a citrusy creamsicle on a hot summer day.
almond milk
In order to get that extra creamy texture and give something for the chia seeds to soak up, we need a milk base. I prefer to use an unsweetened almond milk, but you could also use oat, soy, or cow’s milk of your choice!
ORANGE CREAM CHIA PUDDING
1
servings10
minutes6+
hoursBright, creamy, and packed with flavor, this orange cream chia pudding is a refreshing way to start your day or enjoy as a morning snack. With tangy Greek yogurt, fresh orange juice, and a hint of zest, it’s an easy, make-ahead treat that feels like dessert—but totally wholesome.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons chia seeds
pinch of kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest (from about 1/4 orange)
1/3 cup almond milk (or unsweetened milk of choice)
1/4 cup orange juice (from about 1 orange)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (sub DF yogurt for dairy-free), additional for topping if desired
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Directions
- In a 12-ounce jar or container with a lid, combine the chia seeds, salt, and orange zest.
- Add the almond milk, orange juice, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup. Mix until evenly combined and no chia seeds are stuck at the bottom of the jar.
- Cover with a lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator until serving, up to 4 days. (note: this recipe makes 1 jar, adjust to your desired servings)
Notes
- Store it: refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
- If you are prepping ahead for the week, add the above measurements (each) to 4 or 5 separate jars.
- Serving: add an extra scoop of Greek yogurt to the top before serving, or a sprinkle of granola for extra texture.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to each jar for even more protein.
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Just made this! Cant wait to try it for breakfast in the morning!
I hope you love it Kate!
Love this recipe! I chopped up half an orange and added to the mix. Also omitted the added maple and it was sweet enough for me. Thanks for the recipe.
I’m so glad you love it! So smart to add the orange in, I’ll have to try that.
Sooo good 👌 my hubby stole one of mine this morning and I wasn’t planning to share 😆
Love the flavors of this recipe! Not too sweet, but a nice touch of sweetness and a great use for the oranges from our tree!
The one thing I didn’t love is that the chia seeds didn’t swell as much as they normally do when I make chia pudding. I’m assuming that’s due to not enough moisture. I’m going to try again with more moisture and hope that works because eating hard chia seeds isn’t my favorite breakfast.
Hi Ana! You can always adjust to your liking by adding more or less liquid — depending on the brand of yogurt you use it can vary, so once it’s set feel free to add a bit more orange juice!
Yum! I made these this weekend and you can tell that my husband and I both loved it. We’d never had chia seed pudding before, but this has become a new go-to. Thanks for the recipe
I’m so glad you gave it a try! And I have some other versions on the website too if you’re looking for more ideas!
I made this but the consistency is not thick at all- seems loose and watery. Is this what it is supposed to be? Considering adding more yogurt to try and thicken??
Hi Melanie! Chia pudding is relatively thick, but not as thick as something like overnight oats. The exact consistency will depend on the brand of yogurt you use and time you let it sit. You can easily adjust thickness to your liking by adding either more chia seeds (for a thicker consistency) or more orange juice (for a thinner consistency). If you’re adding more chia seeds, just let them rest for at least 4 hours again once mixed in! It’s also important to make sure the pudding is well mixed so that the texture is the same throughout. Let me know if this helps!
Ok- so this was totally my bad. I didn’t have Chai seeds and substituted flax seed. So- I’ve started over with H co so seeds and now can’t wait until I can try this tomorrow! I didn’t realize the Chai seeds were so essential! Thanks for the reply. I love your recipes pies!!! And your dogs. 🙂
This is delicious and filling. Also love that I can make ahead for the week. Definitely will repeat. Texture a little boring, so added segmented oranges on top, I think toasted coconut of slivered almonds would also be delicious.
I made a few modifications to fit my needs and I loved this! So yummy! Sharing in case it is helpful for anyone else: I added one less tablespoon of chia seeds (2 instead of 3) because my yogurt was pretty thick (I use the Aldi 2g sugar vanilla yogurt). I used Fairlife milk instead of almond milk. And I topped it off with shredded coconut flakes and sliced almonds.
I LOVE this recipe. It’s unique and delicious! Thank you!
My favorite breakfast! I LOVE this recipe. So good!
I love this recipe! I used fresh oranges the first time, and then I tried to save time by using orange juice. The morning after I used orange juice, my chia pudding was all moldy. Could someone help explain why? I will use fresh next time!
SO GOOD! This is a favorite! I also tried a key lime version of this recipe and it was amazing as well for some variation!