Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is a creamy make ahead breakfast where tiny chia seeds soak up milk overnight to form a thick, tapioca like pudding. It is packed with fiber and healthy fats, naturally filling, and endlessly customizable with fruit and toppings. Prep several jars at once for grab and go mornings all week.
- ⏱ 10 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Meal Prep
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp chia seeds
- 500 ml plant milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- to top berries
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, combine chia seeds with milk of your choice using a ratio of about three tablespoons of seeds per cup of liquid.
- Add a sweetener such as maple syrup or honey and a splash of vanilla, then whisk thoroughly so no dry pockets of seeds remain.
- Wait about 10 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps and ensure the seeds stay evenly suspended in the liquid.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens into a soft, spoonable pudding.
- Divide into meal prep jars and top each with fresh fruit, nuts, or granola just before eating so the toppings stay crisp through the week.
💡 Chef's tip
Stir the mixture a second time about ten minutes after the first, because this break up step prevents the seeds from settling and clumping into a lump at the bottom of the jar.
The exact ratio matters: about 3 tablespoons of chia per cup of liquid sets into a thick pudding, while less stays soupy and more turns gluey.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbs: 28 g
- Fat: 11 g
