The Best Creamy Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Create this simple, creamy vanilla chia seed pudding. It requires only four basic ingredients and sets overnight, making it a perfect make-ahead healthy breakfast or fiber-rich snack.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice for dairy free pudding)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a jar or sealable container.
- Stir the mixture well for about one minute to prevent the seeds from clumping at the bottom.
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then stir again thoroughly. This second stir helps achieve a creamy texture.
- Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for the best results.
- When ready to serve your overnight chia pudding, stir once more. If the pudding is too thick, add a splash more milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve cold with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries or nuts.
Notes
- For a high protein chia pudding, substitute 1/2 cup of the almond milk with 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt (this makes it non-vegan).
- To make this keto chia pudding recipe, replace the maple syrup with a keto-approved liquid sweetener like monk fruit or stevia drops.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 18
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0