Easy Chia Seed Pudding
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4.4
Easy Chia Seed Pudding
Description
Easy Chia Seed Pudding starts with mixing chia seeds and almond milk with maple syrup for sweetness, and optional vanilla extract for subtle flavor. Stirring or shaking the mixture helps prevent clumps. After resting briefly, it is stirred again to break up any gelled seeds, then refrigerated for a minimum of 1 to 2 hours, or overnight, allowing the seeds to expand and absorb liquid, creating a thick, creamy pudding.
The pudding offers a smooth texture punctuated by tiny, soft seeds that provide some bite. The use of almond milk keeps it light. It can be topped with fresh berries, granola, or nut butter for added taste and nutrients, suitable for breakfast or a snack.
The pudding stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Additional chia seeds can be added to thicken the texture if needed.
Various milk types can be used depending on preference; canned coconut milk thickens it further, while dairy or nut milks yield lighter results. Sweetness can be adjusted or omitted for lower sugar alternatives.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ Tablespoon maple syrup honey or sweetener of choice*
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- berries granola, nut butter, etc, fresh or other fruit, for topping
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Chia pudding can be stored for up to 5-7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Any milk type works, such as dairy, almond, cashew, or canned coconut milk for extra richness.
- Adjust or omit sweetener to your preference, using options like honey, maple syrup, monk fruit, or stevia.
- Store pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- If the pudding is too thin, add about 1 tablespoon more chia seeds, stir, and refrigerate again to thicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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