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    Chia Seed Pudding

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    Chia Seed Pudding is easy to make with superfood chia seeds, milk, and a little bit of sweetener. It’s creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.

    Plus, you can meal prep and make this vegan pudding ahead of time to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or as a healthy snack all week long. Learn how to make chia seed pudding from scratch today!

    Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Why You’ll Love this Chia Seed Pudding

    • The healthiest pudding ever. Pudding is one of my favorite treats, whether it’s Vanilla Pudding or Banana Pudding, I rarely say no to a bowl. But unlike these sweeter puddings, this chia seed pudding is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free — making it healthier and still totally delicious.
    • Chia seeds are a superfood. The superfood chia seeds is what makes this pudding so healthy. I am all about this chia seed craze that has been going on the last few years and I am proud to take every opportunity to incorporate these seeds into all types of recipes — drinks, desserts, and smoothies. Chia seeds are full of protein, fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 healthy fatty acids. In fact, it helps to overall lower your risk of developing many health problems.
    • It’s so easy to make. Making chia seed pudding is ridiculously easy. When chia seeds are combined with liquid, they form a gel-like substance that is similar to the texture of traditional pudding. To make chia seed pudding from scratch, all you need is to combine chia seeds with milk (I used almond milk to keep this recipe vegan) and a liquid sweetener (I used maple syrup to again keep it vegan) and set it aside to thicken for 5 minutes and then shake it and refrigerate.
    • Great for meal prep. You can easily make a bigger batch by doubling or tripling the recipe. It stores well in the refrigerator for up to one week, so you can enjoy it for breakfast or lunch all week. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 2 months!
    Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredient Notes

    To make easy Chia Seed Pudding, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

    • chia seeds
    • milk - use any dairy or non-dairy milk that you have on hand. Try almond milk soy milk, coconut milk, or rice milk.
    • liquid sweetener - you can use maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup.

    Toppings for Chia Seed Pudding

    • fruit - I love topping chia seeds with berries such as chopped or sliced strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Add any fruit you like. Some of my other favorites in this recipe are kiwi, mandarin oranges, and mangos.
    • granola - if you have some time, I recommend making homemade granola. It takes just a few minutes to prep before you pop into the oven. Depending on the season, top this pudding with Coconut Maple Walnut Granola, Pumpkin Pie Granola, or Gingerbread Granola.
    • nuts - add in some almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or any of your favorite nuts.
    • coconut flakes
    • maple syrup or honey
    Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Chia Seed Pudding

    1. Combine ingredients. In a large 4 cup mason jar or glass jar with a lid, add chia seeds, milk, and sweetener. Seal the lid and shake to combine. Set the jar down on the counter for 5 minutes to settle. Then shake again to remove any clumps.
    2. Chill. Transfer the jar to the refrigerator and chill 2 hours, up to overnight.
    • Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Serve

    Transfer the chia seed pudding to small glasses or dessert cups and top with your favorite toppings such as fruit, granola, nuts, and/or coconut flakes with a drizzle of maple syrup, and serve.

    Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Storing Instructions

    • Make ahead instructions: Make a big batch ahead of time and store in the fridge for an easy breakfast or lunch all week. You can also freeze it to last longer.
    • How to store: Store chia seed pudding covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
    • How to freeze: Chia seed pudding freezes well! Portion it into small meal prep containers and freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, allow the pudding to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
    Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

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    • Pineapple Mango Tropical Smoothie Bowl
    • Banana Toast with Granola and Honey

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    Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Chia Seed Pudding


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    4.7 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
    • Yield: 3-4 servings
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients.


    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoons chia seeds
    • 1 ¾ cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

    Toppings (optional):

    • fruit
    • granola
    • nuts
    • coconut flakes
    • maple syrup or honey

    Instructions

    1. In a large 4 cup mason jar or glass jar with a lid, add chia seeds, milk, and sweetener. Seal the lid and shake to combine. Set the jar down on the counter for 5 minutes to settle. Then shake again to remove any clumps.
    2. Transfer the jar to the refrigerator and chill 2 hours, up to overnight.
    3. Transfer the chia seed pudding to small glasses or dessert cups and top with your favorite toppings such as fruit, granola, nuts, and/or coconut flakes with a drizzle of maple syrup, and serve.

    Notes

    Make ahead instructions: Make a big batch ahead of time and store in the fridge for an easy breakfast or lunch all week. You can also freeze it to last longer.

    How to store: Store chia seed pudding covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. 

    How to freeze: Chia seed pudding freezes well! Portion it into small meal prep containers and freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, allow the pudding to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Chill Time: 2 hours
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: chia seed pudding, how to make chia seed pudding, chia seed recipes

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    Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com
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    1. synstek says

      March 27, 2019 at 7:46 am

      yummy and healthy snack

      ★★★★

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        April 06, 2019 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks!

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    2. DEV YADAV says

      July 01, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      hey thanks for sharing wonderful recipe ..it looks so tasty and healthy..

      Reply
    3. Agata says

      May 21, 2018 at 7:45 am

      This looks like a real treat!

      ★★★★★

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    4. Amber Myers says

      May 21, 2018 at 5:35 am

      Oh my gosh, yes. This is my kind of pudding. It looks fabulous. I love the fruit. I admit, I haven't tried chia seeds yet, but I would!

      Reply
    5. Joan Cajic says

      May 21, 2018 at 2:48 am

      Wow this makes me hungry, looks so good and healthy at the same time. Pinning it for later.

      Reply
    6. Wander With Ola says

      May 21, 2018 at 2:27 am

      Awww this will make such a yummy and healthy snack! And it looks very pretty too! Thanks for sharing this! 🙂

      ★★★★★

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