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    Easy Chia Pudding Recipe

    Published: Jan 11, 2023 by Christina · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying snack or breakfast, this easy chia pudding recipe is absolutely yummy! Make it the night before to enjoy in the morning, or keep a few jars in your fridge to eat throughout the week. It's creamy, filling, and you can top it with so many delicious additions like berries, peanut butter and more!

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    Easy Chia Pudding Recipe

    I'm a huge Greek yogurt fan, and I eat it almost every morning for breakfast topped with berries, coconut and nut & seed butter. When I forgot to pick some up the other day, I decided it was time to perfect my chia pudding recipe so that I could enjoy it for breakfast instead! This recipe has only 3 ingredients, and it's a great alternative to yogurt for breakfast with its protein packed chia seeds and milk.

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    Ingredients

    Easy Chia Pudding Recipe
    • chia seeds
    • milk
    • maple syrup

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Easy Chia Pudding Recipe

    Pour milk, chia seeds and maple syrup into a small mason jar.

    Easy Chia Pudding Recipe

    Twist the lid onto the jar and shake it until the ingredients have mixed together.

    Easy Chia Pudding Recipe

    After about 2 minutes, shake the mason jar again until the chia seeds are suspended evenly in the milk.

    Easy Chia Pudding Recipe

    Refrigerate the chia pudding for at least 3 hours until the chia seeds have expanded and gelled, add your favourite toppings, and enjoy!

    Hint: The second shake is essential to making a clump-free chia pudding! You can also stir it if you're finding the seeds are clumping together.

    Substitutions

    • Dairy milk - instead of dairy milk, you can use your favourite plant-based milk like almond milk
    • Maple syrup - use your sweetener of choice instead of maple syrup. Honey or agave syrup work well too!
    Easy Chia Pudding Recipe

    Topping Ideas

    • Sweet berries - strawberries, blueberries & shredded coconut (my favourite!)
    • PB & J - a drizzle of natural nut butter and raspberries
    • Tropical - chopped mango, pineapple & shredded coconut

    Equipment

    Like most of my sauces and dressings, I like making chia pudding in a small mason jar. The 8 oz. wide mouth mason jars are perfect!

    Storage

    You can store chia pudding in air-tight jars in the fridge for up to 7 days.

    Top tip

    This ratio of 2 tbsp chia seeds to ½ cup milk is my absolute favourite! Any more and it's too clumpy and thick, and any less and it's too runny.

    FAQ

    Is chia seed pudding good for you?

    Chia seeds are a good source of fiber and ALA fatty acids which may help lower LDL cholestorol and are beneficial for cardiovascular health, respectively.1

    Why is my chia pudding clumpy?

    Don't forget to shake and/or stir your pudding a second time after it's sat for about 2 minutes before placing it in the fridge.

    Easy Chia Pudding Recipe

    Christina
    If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying snack or breakfast, this easy chia pudding recipe is absolutely yummy! 
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    2 hrs
    Course Snack
    Servings 1 jar
    Calories 209 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 mason jar 8 oz.

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 tbsp chia seeds
    • 1 tsp maple syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Pour milk, chia seeds and maple syrup into a small mason jar.
    • Twist the lid onto the jar and shake it until the ingredients have mixed together.
    • After about 2 minutes, shake the mason jar again until the chia seeds are suspended evenly in the milk.
    • Refrigerate the chia pudding for at least 2 hours until the chia seeds have expanded, add your favourite toppings, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Substitutions

    • Dairy milk - instead of dairy milk, you can use your favourite plant-based milk like almond milk
    • Maple syrup - use your sweetener of choice instead of maple syrup. Honey or agave syrup work well too!

    Topping Ideas

    • Sweet berries - strawberries, blueberries & shredded coconut (my favourite!)
    • PB & J - a drizzle of natural nut butter and raspberries
    • Tropical - chopped mango, pineapple & shredded coconut

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 309mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

    Sources

    1. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/chia-seeds/

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