Skyr Protein Chia Pudding (Printable)

Protein-rich Skyr and chia layered with mango purée, chilled and finished with coconut and nuts for a bright breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups plain Skyr (Icelandic strained yogurt)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mango layer

06 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups total)
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - Fresh mango slices, for serving
10 - Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
11 - Chopped pistachios or almonds, for garnish
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl whisk together Skyr, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup (or honey) and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight; after 30 minutes stir vigorously once to break up any settling and reduce clumps, then return to chill.
03 - Place half of the diced mango in a blender and pulse to a smooth puree; reserve the remaining diced mango as small cubes and toss them with the lime juice and optional maple syrup.
04 - Divide the mango puree evenly among four serving glasses, spoon the set chia mixture over the puree, then top with the reserved mango cubes.
05 - Finish with fresh mango slices, toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts and mint as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can prep this the night before and wake up to a creamy, decadent-tasting breakfast that takes zero effort in the morning.
  • The gentle tanginess of Skyr meets sweet mango for a combination that manages to be both refreshing and satisfyingly rich.
02 -
  • If you skip the mid-chill stir, the chia can clump at the bottom, creating gummy layers instead of a creamy texture.
  • Swapping out dairy Skyr for an unsweetened plant-based yogurt keeps the pudding light and totally vegan, without sacrificing creaminess.
03 -
  • I always make a double batch on Sundays so there's a grab-and-go option for busy weekdays.
  • Letting the pudding chill overnight takes the texture from 'good' to downright velvety.
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