Vanilla Chia Pudding
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4.7
Vanilla Chia Pudding
Description
This pudding is made by combining chia seeds with plant-based milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste. Stirring or shaking the mixture helps to evenly distribute seeds and prevent clumping. It is left to set in the refrigerator for at least one to two hours or overnight, allowing the chia seeds to absorb liquid and form a gel-like, creamy texture.
The final pudding is smooth yet retains slight seed texture, naturally sweetened and mildly flavored with vanilla. It can serve as a light breakfast, snack, or dessert, especially when topped with fresh fruit or crunchy granola.
The recipe notes options for lowering sugar by using alternative sweeteners and increasing protein by adding protein powder during mixing. Leftover pudding keeps well refrigerated for up to a week, making this a convenient make-ahead option.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup or honey or sweetener of choice
- ½ Tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 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.
- Store any leftover chia pudding in the fridge in a covered container for 5-7 days.
Notes
- Use sugar alternatives like stevia or monk fruit to reduce sugar content, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder during mixing to boost protein content.
- Store leftover chia pudding in a covered container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1without toppings | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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