Description
Chia Seed Pudding is an easy, delicious, and nutritious dessert or breakfast treat made from chia seeds soaked in creamy plant-based milk, naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup (natural). This versatile pudding offers a smooth texture and can be customized with fruits, nuts, and spices for endless flavor combinations. Perfect for make-ahead meals, it provides a wholesome and indulgent option any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, coconut, or soy)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons natural sweetener (maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the plant-based milk, natural sweetener, vanilla extract (natural), and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds, ensuring they are evenly distributed without clumping. This step sets the base for pudding’s signature texture.
- Refrigerate to Set: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding.
- Stir and Serve: Before serving, give the chia seed pudding a good stir to break up any clumps. Add your favorite toppings such as fresh fruits, nuts, or seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Stir chia seeds into the liquid slowly to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth texture.
- Adjust pudding thickness by adding more chia seeds for a thicker consistency or more plant-based milk for a thinner consistency.
- Start with less natural sweetener and adjust sweetness after the pudding sets to suit your taste.
- For deeper flavor, mix in spices or cocoa powder during the initial combination step.
- Store pudding covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia seed pudding, plant-based dessert, healthy breakfast, vegan pudding, gluten free snack, make ahead pudding