Creamy Chia Seed Pudding (Printable)

Creamy pudding with chia seeds, milk, and maple syrup. Healthy breakfast or snack option with fresh fruit toppings.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 (e.g., berries, mango, banana)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until well combined.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
03 - Before serving, stir well to ensure an even pudding texture.
04 - Spoon into bowls or glasses and top with fresh fruit, nuts, and coconut if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can prep it in literally five minutes before bed, then wake up to breakfast already waiting in the fridge while your still-sleeping roommates will think youve been up for hours cooking.
  • The texture is surprisingly luxurious and satisfying, somewhere between yogurt and pudding, making it feel like an indulgence when its actually packed with omega-3s and fiber.
02 -
  • That first stir after 30 minutes is non-negotiable unless you want to end up with weird clumps of chia floating in milk instead of a smooth pudding.
  • The pudding will look way too thin after the initial mixing - I nearly doubled the chia seeds my first time thinking it was wrong, which would have created an inedible brick by morning.
03 -
  • Warm your milk slightly before mixing if youre in a hurry - it helps the pudding set faster and more evenly than using cold liquid straight from the fridge.
  • The ratio to remember for perfect consistency every time is 1:4 - one part chia seeds to four parts liquid, then adjust from there based on your thickness preference.
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