Creamy Chia Seed Pudding (Printable)

Creamy overnight pudding with chia seeds, milk, and vanilla, naturally sweetened and topped with fresh fruit.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond, coconut, or oat)
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

05 - 1 cup mixed fresh fruit (berries, mango, banana)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut

# How-To:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
03 - Stir the pudding thoroughly to ensure a uniform texture before portioning.
04 - Spoon pudding into bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh fruit, nuts, and shredded coconut if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Five minutes of active work gives you breakfast for four days straight
  • The texture becomes incredibly creamy without any dairy or heavy cream
  • You can customize it with whatever fruit or nuts you have on hand
02 -
  • Stirring again after 30 minutes is non-negotiable or you will have a solid seed layer to chip away at
  • The pudding thickens even more in the fridge so aim for slightly thinner than your ideal consistency initially
  • Mason jars are perfect for this because you can shake them instead of stirring
03 -
  • Buy chia seeds in bulk from the bin section instead of those tiny expensive packages
  • Set out your toppings the night before so assembly takes literally two minutes
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