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This lime chia pudding is creamy, refreshing, and just the right balance of tangy and sweet—perfect as a healthy breakfast or a light snack or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like chia seeds, fresh lime juice, and a mix of milk and yogurt, it’s naturally high in fiber and protein-rich.

Want it vegan or a 30 g protein powerhouse? Both are just a few simple swaps and add-ins (covered in the variations section) away.

The best part? It’s an easy, make-ahead meal prep favorite—stir it together in minutes, let it set overnight, and you’ll wake up to a tasty sweet breakfast that’s ready to grab and go.

Recipe Info

This recipe is:

Light and refreshing. The lime juice and zest give this chia pudding a bright, tangy flavor that’s perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Creamy yet nutritious. Combining non-fat Greek yogurt with chia seeds adds a good boost of protein and fiber while keeping the texture smooth and satisfying.
Easy to make ahead. It requires minimal prep time and needs to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight, making it great for meal prep or busy mornings.

Making lime chia pudding for the first time? Read the ingredients notes, step-by-step instructions, and tips. If you’re familiar with the recipe, feel free to jump to the recipe card.

Extra Learning

Before we jump in, here are a few handy resources to help you nail this recipe:

Chia pudding 101. Our go-to guide for swaps, toppings, troubleshooting, and everything in between.

Ingredients and Substitutes

Chia seeds. Absorb liquid to create a gel-like, pudding texture with a subtle crunch.
Non-fat Greek yogurt. Adds creaminess and protein while thickening the pudding.
Milk of choice. Provides liquid to hydrate the chia seeds and adjust consistency. I recommend dairy or oat milk, though almond milk should work fine, too.
White sugar. Sweetens the pudding with a neutral flavor. Avoid substituting with honey or maple syrup as they will alter the flavor quite a bit.
Lime zest, optional. Adds bright citrus aroma and a more intense lime flavor. Highly recommended.
Fresh lime juice. Delivers fresh acidity and tang that defines the pudding’s lime flavor. No lime pudding with it.
Pinch of salt. Enhances and balances the overall flavors.
Vanilla extract, optional. Rounds out and deepens the flavor profile, highly recommended.

Step-by-Step: How to Make Lime Chia Pudding

Mix lime juice and yogurt. Start by combining fresh lime juice with yogurt in a bowl. Doing this separately first helps prevent the lime juice from curdling the milk later on.

Yogurt and lime juice in a jar — Combine yogurt with

Mixing the yogurt and lime juice — Combine yogurt with

Add milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Pour milk into the yogurt and lime juice mixture. Add sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract. Stir everything well until the sugar has completely dissolved. This may take a bit.

Stirring in the milk mixture — Stir in the milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract into the lime-yogurt mixture

Add chia seeds and lime zest. Sprinkle in the chia seeds and lime zest. Stir once more to evenly distribute these ingredients throughout the mixture.
Let sit and stir. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then give it a good stir. If you notice the chia seeds are still settling at the bottom or floating on top with a clear gap in the middle, stir again after another 5 minutes.

Adding the chia seeds and lime zest — Stir in the chia seeds and lime zest, let sit for

Stirring in the chia seeds and lime zest — Stir in the chia seeds and lime zest, let sit for

Refrigerate. Cover the mixture or transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight so the chia seeds can absorb the liquid and the pudding thickens nicely.
Stir and enjoy. Before serving, give the pudding a final stir. Top with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey, and enjoy your refreshing lime chia pudding!

Lime infused chia pudding — Chill for 6+ hours, then stir, add toppings, and enjoy your lime chia pudding!

Variations

Vegan

For a vegan-friendly lime chia pudding substitution:

Use a plant-based milk like oat or almond milk instead of dairy.
Replace non-fat Greek yogurt with thick vegan yogurt to maintain creaminess without dairy. You can also go for a full-milk version: replace yogurt with extra milk and add 1/2 to 1 tbsp extra chia seeds to get the usual consistency.

High Protein

Boost protein content while keeping the pudding’s texture creamy and smooth:

Add 30 grams of protein powder (about 20g protein) to the yogurt-lime juice mixture before adding other liquids.
Increase chia seeds by half a tablespoon (6g) to maintain the usual pudding consistency after adding protein powder.
Reduce the sugar by half to account from sweetness coming from the protein powder.

Option	Protein per serving (g)
Regular	13.8
High Protein	33.8

Chia pudding delicately infused with fresh lime juice and zest — Zesty and creamy lime chia pudding

Tips

Test the flavor. If you prefer a subtler lime taste or aren’t into lime-flavored food, reduce the lime juice by half to balance the tartness. Get back to recipe baseline next time if you like.
Warm the milk mixture gently to dissolve sugar. If sugar resists dissolving, slightly warm the milk and yogurt mix on low heat, stirring at all times until fully dissolved. I’m talking about warming up to room temperature. Overheating will cause curdling.

Storage

Store the prepared lime chia pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for 3 to 4 days.

Lime flavored chia seed pudding — Smooth and tangy lime-flavored chia pudding

Similar Recipes to Try

Looking for more? Check out the following recipes:

More bright and citrusy options? Check out Lemon Chia Pudding, Blueberry Chia Pudding, and Strawberry Chia Pudding.
Is lime your thing? Give Lime Overnight Oats a go.
Interested in chia pudding flavors? Here’s our list of Chia Pudding Recipes we’ve published.