Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Small glass jars filled with chia seed pudding layered with granola and raspberry jam.

4.83 from 17 votes

Chia Seed Pudding is a perfectly creamy and nutritious make-ahead breakfast or afternoon snack that's made with just three simple ingredients - chia seeds, milk, and your favorite sweetener. So delicious and filled with protein, healthy fats, and fiber and is completely gluten-free and vegan!

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Chia Pudding, Chia Seed Pudding, Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

1¼ cup milk see notes
¼ cup chia seeds
2 teaspoon maple syrup or another sweetener of choice, see notes
toppings nuts, seeds, jam, fresh fruit, granola, etc., optional

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Instructions

Add the milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup (or another sweetener), to a bowl or jar and mix well to combine. Some chia seeds will clump together - that's normal. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes and mix again. Continue to mix until there are no longer any large clumps of chia seeds.
Cover the bowl or jar and transfer it to the refrigerator. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (a minimum of 4 hours is even better).
Remove from the refrigerator and mix well before topping with all of your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds, granola, nut butter, or jam.

Notes

Milk: I used oat milk to keep my chia pudding dairy-free and vegan. Other delicious plant-based non-dairy milk options include almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk. For extra creamy pudding taste, use full-fat milk, canned coconut cream or coconut milk, or condensed milk.
Sweetener: Optional, but a little something is recommended. Without a little sweetness (or flavor from toppings), chia pudding is pretty bland tasting. Start with less (about 1 teaspoon per serving) and add more to taste.
Storage: Keep leftovers stored in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best results, wait to mix in any toppings until just before serving.

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