Chia Seed Creamy Pudding (Print View)

Creamy chia seeds soaked in milk with natural sweeteners and fresh toppings for a healthy start or snack.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond, coconut, or oat)
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

05 - 1 cup mixed fresh fruit (e.g., berries, mango, banana)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, whisk chia seeds, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until well blended.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
03 - Stir thoroughly to ensure an even pudding texture before serving.
04 - Distribute pudding into bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh fruit, nuts, and shredded coconut as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can make it in under five minutes before bed and wake up to breakfast thats already done.
  • Its endlessly adaptable, so you can change the toppings based on whatever fruit or nuts you have around.
  • The texture is creamy and satisfying without any cooking, blending, or cleanup beyond a single jar.
02 -
  • Stir the pudding after thirty minutes in the fridge or the chia seeds will sink and clump together into a gummy mess at the bottom.
  • If your pudding turns out too thick, just whisk in a splash more milk until it reaches the consistency you like.
  • Taste it before you chill it, because its much easier to add a little extra sweetener or vanilla at the beginning than to fix it later.
03 -
  • Use a jar with a tight fitting lid so you can shake it vigorously instead of whisking, which makes mixing faster and cleanup easier.
  • If you want a smoother texture, blend half the pudding in a blender after it sets and stir it back into the rest for a creamier, less seedy consistency.
Return