Vanilla Chia Pudding
Vanilla Chia Pudding is a healthy make-ahead breakfast that doubles as dessert! A mixture of chia seeds, milk, natural sweetener, and vanilla creates a pudding-like treat, perfect for topping with granola, coconut yogurt, and your favorite fresh fruit.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup almond milk - or any other milk
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup - or any other sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder - or seeds of 1 vanilla bean
Toppings
- Coconut yogurt - or any other yogurt of your choice
- Berries or other fresh fruit
- Granola
Instructions
- In a glass or mason jar bowl, stir together the chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir well.
- Let the chia seeds mixture sit for 5 minutes. Give it another good stir to avoid clumps (this is super important!).
- Cover and let it set in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the fridge and add your favorite toppings: coconut yogurt, fresh berries, and/or granola.
Notes
Note 1: It's easier to stir everything together if you add the liquids first followed by the chia.
Note 2: For a creamier chia pudding, chill it overnight, so the seeds have plenty of time to gel and expand (chia seeds can expand almost 10x their regular size!).
Note 3: If the pudding is too thin, stir in another one-half teaspoon of chia seeds and leave it in the fridge for more time.
How to store: Vanilla chia seed pudding is great to prep ahead and store in the fridge. Pour the chia pudding into single-serving glass containers, and store covered in the fridge for 5-6 days. Top with the fruit at the last minute, and serve either cold or at room temperature.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Sugar: 4g