Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Chia Seed Pudding is healthy and delicious while being super easy to prepare. Make this ahead of time for breakfast or a healthy snack during the week.

Chia Seed Pudding is an easy snack to make. The combination of the flavors makes this my go-to snack recipe. It is healthy, filling and easy to make.

This pudding is even better topped with this Easy Homemade Granola Recipe and fresh fruit. From another easy pudding option, try this Rice Pudding.

What are Chia Seeds?

You might be wondering what is the big deal about chia seeds? Well they are actually edible seeds of Salvia hispanica and you can use them in lots of recipes. Today, we are making pudding with them.

If your kids love pudding, this is an easy way to get lots of good ingredients in them without much fuss. The consistency tastes like pudding that kids love but the chia seeds make this mom approved for breakfast.

Is Chia Seed Pudding healthy?

Yes! They have lots of fiber, heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and more. As you can imagine, incorporating this ingredient really helps to make this pudding healthy.

You can even add chocolate to make chocolate chia pudding. Yum! This is sure to be a hit and a great way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your families diet.

Ingredients

• Milk
• Chia seeds
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Pure Maple syrup or honey

Additional Options to try:

• Fresh fruit
• Nuts
• Granola
• Chocolate
• Compote

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Variations Ideas

• Milk – Feel free to use different types of milk. You can use non-dairy milks such as almond milk, full-fat coconut milk, cashew milk or dairy milk.
• Sweetener – You can use different types of sweetener of your choice.
• Extracts – Feel free to use different flavors of extracts to add different flavors.

Step by Step Instructions

• Step 1 – First, add the milk, chia seeds, vanilla and maple syrup or honey to a large mixing bowl.

• Step 2 – Second, whisk everything together until it’s well combined.

• Step 3 – Lastly, just cover the pudding mixture and put in the fridge. This will take several hours and I prefer to leave it overnight.

Recipe Tips

• Meal Prep – It is convenient to make at night before bed and then it is all ready in the morning. Perfect for busy weeks and to make a batch for the week
• Texture – If the pudding is not thick enough after being in the fridge, you can add more chia seeds. Mix it all together and put back in the refrigerator for a couple more hours until it’s the desired consistency.

Favorite Toppings

This chia seed pudding can be topped with may different things. Top with chocolate chips, slice almonds, and fresh berries.

This low-carb meal is always stocked in my fridge for quick and easy snack.

Frequently Asked Questions

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