Chia Seed Pudding
This easy chia seed pudding recipe is a perfect breakfast or snack! It's creamy, delicious, and filled with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
- Total time
- 8 hr 15 min
- Active time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 1
- Difficulty
- Medium
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Chia Pudding Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy chia pudding recipe: Chia seeds, of course!
I used white chia seeds on the day I took these photos, but black chia seeds will work here too. Almond milk – Or any milk you like! If I don’t have almond milk on hand, I often make this recipe with other non-dairy milks. Light coconut milk and oat milk are both great. Regular milk also works.
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How to Make Chia Pudding
This chia pudding recipe couldn’t be simpler to make!
Here’s how it goes: First, combine the ingredients in lidded Mason jar. If you don’t have a jar, use another small airtight container, or whisk together the ingredients in a bowl. Secure the lid on the top of the jar, and vigorously shake to combine the ingredients. Pop the pudding in the fridge for a few hours. An hour or two later, stir. This step is crucial for breaking up any seed clumps within the pudding. If the chia seeds stay bunched together, they won’t absorb the liquid in the jar, making for a lumpy, crunchy chia seed pudding. After stirring, cover the jar, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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Prep
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15 min
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Total
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8 hr 15 min
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Step 1
In a lidded jar, combine the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Cover and shake to combine. Chill for a few hours, then give it a good stir to loosen any clumps. Continue chilling for 8 hours or overnight for the pudding to set.
Step 2
Serve with toppings like fruit, nuts, coconut flakes, and maple syrup as desired.
Image detailsChia pudding topped with berries and cherriesLove And Lemons · Chia Seed PuddingDev reference Checks1
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Serve with toppings like fruit, nuts, coconut flakes, and maple syrup as desired.
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- Chopped nuts or granola
- Coconut flakes
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Texture Too Thick or Thin
If your chia pudding is too thin after it chills overnight, add more chia seeds, stir well, and chill it for another few hours.
If your chia pudding is too thin after it chills overnight, add more chia seeds, stir well, and chill it for another few hours.
Prevention
Here are my best tips for making perfect chia seed pudding every time: It’s important that you stir the chia pudding after it’s chilled for a few hours.
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Chia Seed Pudding Serving Suggestions
On its own, chia pudding is creamy, rich, and lightly sweet.
But let’s be honest: the best part of any chia seed pudding recipe is the toppings! Here are some of my favorites: Fresh fruit. I love piling berries and tart cherries on chia seed pudding. Use fresh ones in the summer and thawed frozen ones for the rest of the year. Something crunchy, like coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or homemade granola. Add an extra drizzle of maple syrup or honey. Chocolate chips are delicious too! Load up your chia seed pudding for a healthy breakfast or snack!
HOW TO STORE
Store chia pudding in a covered jar or other airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
If the pudding becomes too thick, loosen it with a little extra milk before adding your desired toppings and digging in. Tip: Scale up this recipe if you’re making it for meal prep!
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