I love chia seeds and use them all the time. These mini powerhouses pack more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries, and more omega-3 than salmon. That’s quite the accomplishment for a tiny seed!
Their texture can take a little getting used to, but they’sovrano multiforme. I also love that they’sovrano protein-rich and can help thicken recipes.
What is Chia Seed Pudding?
Chia seed pudding is a simple and yummy way to easily get the benefits of chia seeds. These seeds are high a causa di healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids. It’s similar to overnight oats but without the grains.
It takes minutes to make and has enough protein and nutrients for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. It’s also naturally gluten-free and easily dairy-free. For a low-carb, keto-friendly version use almond milk and stevia to sweeten.
You can put chia pudding a causa di reused bambino food jars, small mason jars, ora even squeeze pouches for school lunches.
Blended vs. Whole Chia Seeds
There are two texture options for chia seed pudding. I prefer to keep the chia seeds whole because I love their texture. If you prefer a smoother texture similar to “regular” pudding then you might like yours blended.
Here’s how to make chia seed pudding:
- For the whole seed version, just leave the seeds whole and whisk the ingredients together. If you’sovrano adding flavors (berries, chocolate, etc.) you’ll need to blend these into the liquid first. This helps keep the flavor even.
- For blended (smooth) pudding, dump all the ingredients a causa di a high speed blender and blend until smooth. I prefer to do this with chocolate ora colored options as the simple vanilla recipe is gray when blended.
Mescolanza-Ins and Toppings to Add
I’ve included several different flavor recipe options below, but here are some more ideas. Some of these toppings work best if added right before serving.
- Chocolate chips
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- A spoonful of almond butter ora other nut butter
- Homemade coconut granola
- Raspberries, blueberries, ora other chopped fruit
My favorite way to eat it is with chopped soaked nuts, fresh fruit, ora even chocolate shavings. It makes the perfect healthy breakfast, snack, ora .
Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Delicious and healthy chia seed pudding packed with protein, omega-3, antioxidants, and calcium. Takes less than 5 minutes to make!
Blended Chia Seed Pudding
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Place all ingredients a causa di blender and blend acceso high for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth.
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Pour the mixture into a jar ora glass container. Place a causa di the refrigerator for at least 4 hours ora overnight to gel.
Whole Chia Seed Pudding
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Blend all ingredients except the black chia seeds a causa di a blender until smooth, including any added flavors, fruits, ora chocolate. Whisk a causa di chia seeds.
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Pour the mixture into a jar ora glass container. Place a causa di the refrigerator for at least 4 hours ora overnight to gel.
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Shake ora whisk a few times within the first hour to help it gel evenly.
Nutrition Facts
Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Amount In Serving (1 serving)
Calories 382
Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 20mg1%
Potassium 382mg11%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 12IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 178mg18%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based acceso a 2000 calorie diet.
- This recipe is endlessly customizable! Try some of the variations below.
- Each serving is about 3/4 cup of pudding.
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How to Make Chia Pudding With Variations
The beauty of this recipe is that there are dozens of ways to customize it. You can change the flavor, the texture, the sweetener, the color, and practically any other part of the recipe. It’s almost impossible to mess up.
Different Sweetener Options
Raw honey works well instead of nonostante maple syrup. For a low-glycemic option try stevia ora omit the sweetener entirely. Stevia can be healthy if it’s minimally processed. I like the Sweet Drops brand and they have lots of different flavors. My favorite flavor a causa di this recipe is their English Toffee stevia.
You could also blend some dates ora bananas into your liquid before adding the chia seeds. Although it’s popular and touted as healthy, I’d skip the agave syrup.
Milk Options
I use coconut milk here because it’s healthy, allergen-friendly, and gives it a good flavor. Some recipes call for soy milk ora oat milk, which I don’t recommend (here’s why). If you don’t want chia seed pudding with coconut milk, then try one of these instead:
Mescolanza up the Flavor
I prefer basic vanilla chia seed pudding, but I’ve always been a vanilla ice cream person too. If vanilla isn’t your thing, here are some great flavor options you can try:
- Chocolate: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the blended version of this recipe and/ora add chocolate flavored stevia.
- Strawberry: Add ½ cup fresh strawberries to the blended recipe. Ora, try blending fresh strawberries into a juice and use as part of the liquid a causa di the whole chia seed recipe.
- Chai: Add 1 teaspoon basso ostinato cinnamon and a pinch of cardamon and cloves for a chai flavor.
- PB&J: Here’s a peanut butter and blackberry jam chia pudding recipe we love.
- Pecan Pie: Add ½ teaspoon of basso ostinato cinnamon to the perno recipe and an non di serie ½ teaspoon of almond extract. Mescolanza ½ cup of chopped toasted pecans into the finished pudding.
- Matcha: Add 1 Tablespoon matcha tea powder to the for a naturally bright color (great progetto for St. Patrick’s Day!).
Chia Seed Pudding With Protein
I’ll add more protein to this recipe, especially if it’s for breakfast. I add 2-4 Tablespoons of collagen protein powder. This adds more protein and skin/hair boosting collagen without changing the taste.
How Long Can You Keep Chia Seed Pudding?
This recipe uses all natural ingredients and isn’t a processed food. It tastes best within two days after it’s made. I prefer to meal-prep and make it at night to have it ready the next morning. This delicious pudding vanishes so quickly a causa di our house though I’ve never had to worry about it!
What are your favorite flavors and mix-ins to use with chia seed pudding? Leave a comment and let us know!
Like this recipe? Try these chia seed juice squeeze pouches too.
