Vegan Tiramisu Chia Pudding! Every spoonful delivers that luscious tiramisu vibe—creamy, dreamy, and surprisingly light—making it a stellar option for a fancy breakfast, a dessert-worthy treat, or a stylish brunch centerpiece.
This Vegan Tiramisu Chia Pudding is the kind of breakfast or dessert that makes you pause mid-bite and smile. Imagine a creamy, dairy-free tiramisu made with silky plant milk, tangy plant yogurt, and the irresistible kiss of coffee coaxed through chia seeds. A hint of vanilla and a whisper of sea salt amplify the natural sweetness from maple syrup, creating a balanced, espresso-kissed pudding that feels indulgent. The vanilla yogurt layer on top adds a tangy, luxurious contrast, while a generous dusting of cocoa powder seals the deal with a chocolatey finish.
Whole Food Plant Based, Vegan, plant based, oil free, refined sugar free, no highly processed ingredients and gluten free.
Hi there, Ameera here!
This recipe is for tiramisu lovers everywhere. We devoured it. The chia-based base holds that familiar pudding thickness, while the coffee notes lift the entire dish into tiramisu territory. The maple sweetness balances the coffee’s boldness, and the sea salt adds a subtle kick that makes the chocolate cocoa dust feel even more decadent.
The vanilla yogurt layer brings a silky, tangy contrast that keeps the pudding from feeling too dense, elevating it to a dessert-grade finish that’s perfect for entertaining or a personal, cozy treat. If you’re chasing a vegan tiramisu experience that’s easy to make, visually impressive, and genuinely delicious, this recipe checks all the boxes and invites you to spoon, savor, and repeat.
Tips for Success:
- Flavor Profile: This Vegan Tiramisu Chia Pudding is a classic chia seed pudding consisting of plant milk, plant yogurt, coffee, chia seeds, and maple syrup with a hint of vanilla and a tiny bit of sea salt to bring out the sweetness. Topped with a vanilla yogurt layer and a dusting of cocoa powder makes for a creamy, rich, easy tiramisu breakfast treat or dessert that is sure to impress tiramisu lovers everywhere.
- Health Benefits of Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are packed with a ton of health benefits. They are packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, which can contribute to improved heart health, better digestion, and reduced inflammation. Additionally, chia seeds can aid in weight management, stabilize blood sugar levels, and support bone health.
- Consistency: The texture is somewhat a cross between pudding and creamy porridge.
- Instant Coffee: You can substitute the instant coffee with instant espresso powder if you wish. Do not use regular coffee as the end result will be gritty. Do not use brewed coffee unless you plan to adjust the milk accordingly to avoid a soupy end-product. Additionally, the brewed coffee will need to be strong. We used a caffeine-free instant coffee.
- Amount of Instant Coffee: Our family was completely divided over how much coffee flavor was needed on the bottom layer. For dad who is a hardcore coffee drinker, typically drinking 7 to 10 cups of coffee a day and has been drinking coffee since he was 5 years old (old school Italian family), he loved the strong coffee flavor from 1 ½ teaspoons. Others preferred a lighter coffee flavor (1 teaspoon). The good news is that you can taste the mixture before committing to it or add more instant coffee if you wish to add a more intense coffee flavor.
- Sweetness: The good news is that you can taste the sweetness of the pudding to determine if you need to ramp up the sweetness. Feel free to ramp up the maple syrup as needed.
- Taste Test Before Committing: The beauty of this recipe is that you can literally taste it before refrigerating to see if you need to add more maple syrup or coffee as you may wish to ramp up either.
- Why Add the Ingredients in the Order Presented? This is to prevent the chia seeds from sticking to the blades and clumping at the bottom of the blender. Additionally, it’s perfectly fine if you do not completely blend all the chia seeds.
Leftovers and Freezing:
Leftovers will generally keep 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Store in a covered air-tight container.
This pudding does not freeze well.
Pantry Products:
- Chia Seeds: We used Anthony’s Organic Black Chia Seeds. Feel free to use your favorite chia seed brand.
- Unsweetened Cocoa (Cacao) Powder: We used Navitas Organic Cacao Powder. Feel free to use your favorite cocoa or cacao powder.
- Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Kitchen Equipment:
- High-Speed Blender
- Serving containers
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Vegan Tiramisu Chia Pudding
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 Minutes (+Rest Time)
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Vegan Tiramisu Chia Pudding is the kind of breakfast or dessert that makes you pause mid-bite and smile.
Ingredients
Bottom Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsweetened plain plant milk (or vanilla flavored)
- 1 cup unsweetened plain plant yogurt (or vanilla flavored)
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup (+/-) *
- ¾ to 1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee *
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch sea salt
- ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
Yogurt Topping Layer Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsweetened plain plant yogurt (or vanilla flavored)
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch sea salt *
Topping Ingredients:
- Unsweetened cocoa (cacao) powder for dusting (or finely shaved chocolate) *
Instructions
- Place all the Bottom Base Ingredients (in the order presented) into a high-speed blender, blend until smooth and emulsified – approximately 1 minute, scraping down the sides about half-way through.
- Pour and evenly divide into serving containers, cover and refrigerate.
- Make the Yogurt Topping Layer by placing all the Yogurt Topping Layer Ingredients into a separate small bowl, mix well by hand. Then divide and distribute evenly over top of the bottom base layer, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
- When ready to serve, dust the tops with the cocoa powder. When ready to eat, stir gently, mixing all the layers. Enjoy!
Notes
Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Products Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Equipment Used.
Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Servings: 2
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