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Easy Chia Seed Pudding

This chia seed pudding recipe is the perfect breakfast or snack to meal prep for the week. It's creamy, satisfying and loaded with protein and fiber.

Prep Time
10 mins
Soak Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • ½ Tablespoon maple syrup honey or sweetener of choice*
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Toppings of choice: fresh berries or other fruit granola, nut butter, etc

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl or mason jar, stir together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup and vanilla, if using. If you’re using a mason jar, you can put the lid on and shake the mixture to combine everything.
  2. Once the chia pudding mixture is well combined, let it sit for 5 minutes, give it another stir/shake to break up any clumps of chia seeds, cover and put the mixture in the fridge to “set" for 1-2 hours or overnight. The chia pudding should be nice and thick, not liquidy. If it's not thick enough, just add more chia seeds (about 1 Tablespoon), stir and refrigerate for another 30 minutes or so.
  3. Chia pudding can be stored for up to 5-7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Milk options: I like using almond milk, but whatever milk you have on hand will work. Dairy milk, almond milk or cashew milk will make a light, creamy chia pudding. Canned coconut milk will make for a rich and thick pudding.
  • Low sugar: For a low-sugar version you can skip the sweetener or use a sugar substitute like monk fruit or stevia. 
  • Nutrition: Nutrition facts calculated with unsweetened almond milk and no toppings

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.