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Easy Chia Cake – Healthy No-Bake Dessert

Need a quick dessert that feels a little more special than a bowl of yogurt? This easy chia cake has been viewed more than 10 million times across my Instagram and TikTok, and it takes just a few minutes to put together. Made with chia seeds, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, biscuits, and your favorite sweetener, it requires no baking and only a short rest in the fridge. It's creamy, simple, satisfying, and perfect when you want a homemade dessert without spending hours in the kitchen.

Prep Time 5 mins
Rest Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 330
Description

This easy no-bake chia cake combines chia seeds with cottage cheese or Greek yogurt for a creamy dessert layered with milk-soaked biscuits. After resting in the fridge, the chia seeds absorb moisture and create a thicker texture. Finish it with melted chocolate for an extra indulgent touch.

Ingredients
  • 25 g chia seeds
  • 250 g cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
  • Sweetener of choice, to taste
  • Biscuits or cookies of choice
  • Milk, for soaking the biscuits
  • Melted chocolate, optional
Instructions
  1. 1
    Mix the chia seeds with the cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
  2. 2
    Add your preferred sweetener and mix well.
  3. 3
    Place one biscuit at the bottom of your serving dish and quickly soak it in milk.
  4. 4
    Add half of the chia mixture over the biscuit.
  5. 5
    Place another milk-soaked biscuit on top.
  6. 6
    Add the remaining chia mixture.
  7. 7
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the moisture and thicken the mixture.
  8. 8
    If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g20%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Protein 17g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • Chia seeds are a source of fiber, plant-based omega-3 fats, and minerals.
  • Greek yogurt or cottage cheese adds protein to the dessert.
  • For a lighter version, choose a yogurt or cottage cheese you enjoy and adjust the sweetener to taste.
  • The longer the dessert rests, the more the chia seeds absorb moisture and thicken the filling.
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Tatjana Sašica