I Tried Sticky Toffee Chia Pudding—and It’s the Easy Breakfast I’ve Been Looking For

As someone with a hefty commute, I’m always looking for grab-and-go breakfast ideas to help make my mornings easier. I recently came across a recipe for sticky date chia pudding from TikTok creator @laurastevenss. I absolutely love the classic sticky toffee pudding dessert, so I knew I needed to give it a try. Here’s what I thought of the easy make-ahead breakfast.

How to Make Sticky Toffee Chia Pudding

This chia pudding recipe can be prepped the night before and stashed in the fridge. Here’s a quick look at how to make it at home.

1. Start by soaking 6 pitted medjool dates in hot water until softened. Next, add coconut yogurt, soy milk, the soaked dates, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a blender, and puree until smooth.
2. Add chia seeds and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
3. Top the chia pudding with a “caramel sauce” made with maple syrup, cashew butter, and soy milk. Finish with a scoop of coconut yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

What Does This Chia Pudding Recipe Taste Like?

While we didn’t immediately get the flavors of sticky toffee pudding, we all really enjoyed this recipe. The dates give the pudding a nice caramel flavor, and the consistency is thick and creamy. The caramel topping adds just the right amount of nutty flavor to each bite, and I appreciated the added sweetness of the maple syrup.

Tips for Making Chia Pudding

Here are a few takeaways I learned while testing this chia pudding recipe.

• We found that this recipe made 2-3 servings. As a general rule, plan on eating about 1 1/2 Tbsp. of chia seeds at a time.
• If you want to add more protein, use a high-protein yogurt or half yogurt and half cottage cheese instead.
• The original recipe calls for cashew butter in the topping, but peanut butter or almond butter will work as well. If you don’t have maple syrup, use a bit of honey instead.
• I topped my bowl with a sprinkle of cinnamon, but this chia pudding would also be delicious with sliced strawberries, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of granola on top.

The Verdict on Sticky Toffee Chia Pudding

This take on chia pudding is really delicious. I loved the caramel flavor the dates added to the dish, and the creamy consistency was very silky. I would absolutely be prepping these ahead for workdays in the office. My favorite combination is a blend of cottage cheese and yogurt, with sliced berries on top.