Quick Summary
Chia Pudding- you only need 4 ingredients to make this healthy and satisfying chia pudding recipe! Customize with your favorite toppings and enjoy for breakfast, a simple snack, or even dessert.
Mornings are usually super busy, so I love having a healthy breakfast ready to go. Overnight oats, baked oatmeal, and breakfast casseroles are a few of my favorites. I also LOVE Chia Pudding.
If you haven’t tried chia pudding before, you are in for a real treat. It’s super easy to make, can be made in advance, and is easy to customize. Plus, it’s DELICIOUS!
Chia seeds are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and fiber. When you mix them with milk (any variety) they plump up and gel up, creating a soft, creamy pudding.
You do have to stir the mixture and let the pudding chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (I recommend overnight) so the pudding can thicken up.
Top the pudding with fresh fruit, nut butter, granola, nuts, coconut, etc. Use your favorite toppings to customize your pudding.
Enjoy for breakfast, a satisfying snack, or even dessert. For dessert, I highly recommend a drizzle of peanut butter and chocolate chips. YUM!
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- Chia seeds– make sure your chia seeds are fresh! I like to store mine in the freezer.
- Milk– I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but use your favorite milk. Dairy, coconut, cashew, hemp, and soy milk are all fine.
- Pure maple syrup– to sweeten the pudding. You can use honey if you don’t need the recipe to be vegan.
- Pure vanilla extract– just a splash!
How to Make Chia Pudding
- Add the chia seeds to a jar. I recommend using an 8 oz jar (I also like these jars) so you have room for toppings.
- Pour the milk over the chia seeds. Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
- Let sit for 15 minutes. Stir again until well combined and there is no clumping.
- Cover the jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. For best results, chill overnight so the pudding has enough time to thicken up.
- When ready to eat, remove from the refrigerator and stir. If the pudding is too thick, you can add a splash of milk and stir again.
- Top with desired toppings.
Toppings
- Fresh fruit– berries, banana slices, peach slices, chopped apples, pears, etc.
- Granola– for a sweet crunch! My favorite granola recipes: almond butter granola, granola clusters, lemon blueberry granola, chocolate granola, and peanut butter granola.
- Coconut– plain or toasted!
- Nuts– almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, or cashews.
- Nut butter– I love adding a drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter.
- Maple Syrup or Honey– finish with a little sweetness!
- Hemp Hearts– for an extra boost of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
- Chocolate Chips or Chunks– top with chocolate for a decadent treat!
Meal Prep
Chia pudding is perfect for meal prepping. If you want to plan ahead and make several jars to eat during the week, you certainly can. The recipe below makes one jar, but you can easily double, triple, or quadruple the recipe.
To make a larger batch: Instead of making in a jar, combine the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Stir well and let sit for 15 minutes. Stir again to make sure there is no clumping. You can store in a large airtight container, but I still like to store in individual jars. Transfer the pudding to individual jars, put the lids on, and store in the fridge.
How to Store
Chia pudding will keep stored in an airtight jar or container for up to 5 days. Stir well before using and top with desired toppings right before serving.
You can also freeze chia pudding. Make and freeze without toppings in a jar or freezer container for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Stir, add toppings, and enjoy!
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- Easy Overnight Oats
- Egg Muffins
- Baked Oatmeal
- Cottage Cheese Frittata
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Savory Breakfast Bowl
Find all of our Breakfast Recipes HERE!
Chia Pudding
Ingredients
For the pudding:
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of your choice
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, can use honey
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh fruit
- Granola
- Coconut
- Nuts
- Nut butter
- Drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the chia seeds to a jar. I recommend an 8 oz jar to leave room for toppings.
- Pour the milk over the chia seeds. Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
- Let sit for 15 minutes. Stir again until well combined and there is no clumping.
- Cover the jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. For best results, chill overnight so the pudding has enough time to thicken up.
- When ready to eat, remove from the refrigerator and stir. If the pudding is too thick, you can add a splash of milk and stir again. Top with fresh fruit and other desired toppings. Enjoy!
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