If there's a dessert that fits perfectly with the pace of modern life, it's chia tiramisu in a glass. It's prepared without baking, without refined sugar, without fatty creams - but it retains what's most important: the aroma of coffee, the creamy texture and the feel of real tiramisu.
This is a dessert that is eaten with a spoon, made in advance, and disappears quickly.
Why is chia tiramisu a "light dessert"?
• no white sugar • no flour • high in fiber • long-lasting feeling of satiety • portion controlled (a cup, not a tray)
It is ideal as breakfast, snack or dessert after dinner.
Chia tiramisu – proven recipe (2 cups)
Ingredients
Chia layer: • 4 tablespoons chia seeds • 250 ml almond or other plant-based milk or regular • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Creamy layer:
• 200 g Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for a vegan version) • 1–2 teaspoons honey or sweetener of choice
Coffee layer:
• 100 ml strong black coffee, cooled
For sprinkling:
• unsweetened cocoa powder
Preparation
Chia base - In a bowl, mix chia seeds, milk, vanilla and sweetener. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (ideally overnight) until it thickens into a pudding.
Creamy layer - Lightly sweeten the yogurt and briefly whisk with a spoon or wire whisk until smooth.
Stacking in a glass
• Place 2–3 tablespoons of chia pudding at the bottom of the glass • Drizzle the coffee evenly with a spoon • Add a layer of yogurt • Repeat the layers as desired
The ending - sprinkle with cocoa before serving.
How can dessert be even better?
• For a stronger aroma: add a few drops of almond extract to the coffee • For a “cheesecake” effect: replace part of the yogurt with low-fat cottage cheese • For a completely vegan version: use sugar-free coconut yogurt
Who is chia tiramisu for?
• for those who are watching their diet but don't want to give up dessert • for busy people who like to prepare meals in advance • for anyone who wants something sweet, but smart
Chia tiramisu in a glass proves that light can be seriously delicious - no compromise, no drama, no baking.
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