Description

This 3 Ingredient Chia Pudding recipe is a simple, nutritious, and versatile snack, breakfast, or dessert option loaded with protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Made with chia seeds, your choice of milk, and a natural sweetener, this pudding thickens up in the fridge and can be customized with various toppings and flavors. Perfect for meal prep, it’s easy to make and adaptable to vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4.5 Tbsp chia seeds
1.5 cups milk (dairy or dairy-free such as coconut, almond, cashew, soy, oat, pistachio)
2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice: honey, agave, brown rice syrup, date paste/syrup, monk fruit, erythritol, stevia)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add chia seeds and the milk of your choice into a cup, bowl, or jar. Mix well to ensure the seeds are evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
Add Sweetener and Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract and your preferred sweetener, mixing once more until combined.
Refrigerate to Thicken: Place the mixture in the refrigerator and allow it to thicken for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2 hours or overnight for the best texture.
Stir Again: After 5-10 minutes of refrigeration, give the pudding another good stir to break up any clumps of chia seeds for a smooth consistency.
Optional Blending: Before serving, you can blend the chia pudding to achieve a mousse-like texture. This can be done after it has thickened or before refrigeration to suit your preference.
Storage: Store the pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 1 month.

Notes

The perfect chia pudding ratio is 4.5 tablespoons of chia seeds to 1.5 cups of milk, which results in a creamy, well-set pudding.
Adjust the sweetness to taste by varying the amount or type of sweetener.
Re-stirring after initial refrigeration helps prevent clumping for a smoother texture.
Blending is optional and provides a different, mousse-like texture instead of the typical pudding consistency.
Chia pudding can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days, making it convenient for meal prep.
It can also be frozen for up to a month, allowing for longer storage.