Here’s a simple, healthy, and versatile Chia Seed Pudding recipe—perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based: almond, oat, soy, coconut)
- 1–2 tbsp sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave, or sugar)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Optional toppings:
- Fresh or frozen berries
- Sliced banana
- Nuts or seeds
- Granola
- Cocoa nibs or chocolate chips
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
1. Mix ingredients
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together milk, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
- Make sure the seeds are evenly distributed so they don’t clump.
2. Let it sit
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Stir or shake the mixture after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
3. Serve
- Once the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency, stir again.
- Portion into bowls or jars and add your favorite toppings.
Tips & Variations
- Chocolate Chia Pudding: Add 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder.
- Fruit Flavors: Blend 1/2 cup fruit (mango, strawberries, blueberries) with milk before mixing with chia seeds.
- Creamier texture: Use half milk and half yogurt, or full-fat coconut milk.
- Overnight oats + chia: Mix with oats for a filling breakfast pudding.
If you want, I can give you 3 flavor-packed chia pudding variations that taste like dessert but are healthy: chocolate peanut butter, vanilla berry, and mango coconut.
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