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Chia Pudding Recipe

This easy chia pudding recipe is creamy, nourishing, and foolproof, the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack that takes just five minutes to prepare and tastes like a treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
optional 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • 2 cups milk of your choice almond, oat, coconut, or dairy
  • 2 –3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for chocolate chia pudding
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin spice
  • Fresh fruit berries, banana, mango for topping
  • Nuts seeds, or granola for crunch

Method
 

  1. Combine the base ingredients.
  2. In a medium bowl or large jar, whisk together the milk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add chia seeds.
  4. Stir in the chia seeds, making sure they’re evenly distributed and not clumping together. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then give it another good stir to break up any seeds that may have settled.
  5. Refrigerate overnight.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and thicken into a creamy pudding texture.
  7. Stir and adjust.
  8. In the morning, stir again. If the pudding is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds and chill for another 30 minutes.
  9. Serve and enjoy.
  10. Spoon into bowls or jars and top with your favorite fruits, nuts, or drizzle of nut butter. Serve cold and savor each spoonful!