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Chia pudding with granola, raspberries, and chia seeds in a mason jar

Chia Pudding: The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Healthy, Delicious, and Easy Meal

Chia pudding is a nutrient-packed, customizable breakfast or snack that’s quick and easy to prepare. Made from chia seeds and your choice of milk, this dish can be topped with fresh fruits, nuts, or granola for added flavor and texture. It’s perfect for meal prep, staying fresh in the fridge for up to five days.

  • Total Time: 3 hours (with minimum refrigeration)
  • Yield: 1 serving (recipe can be scaled up for more servings) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

    • 3 tablespoons chia seeds

    • 1 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)

    • Fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, or banana)

    • Toppings (optional: nuts, seeds, granola, or shredded coconut)

Instructions

  1. In a jar or bowl, combine chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener.

  2. Stir well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.

  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the seeds to absorb the liquid and form a creamy consistency.

  4. Before serving, give the pudding a stir and top with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or granola.

  5. Enjoy your healthy, delicious chia pudding!

Notes

  • You can adjust the consistency by adding more or less liquid depending on your preference.

  • For a richer flavor, use coconut milk or cashew milk.

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

  • Author: Alexander Jai
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (refrigeration time varies)
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Plant-based, Gluten-Free
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/2 cup of pudding)
  • Calories: 180 (for basic recipe with almond milk and no toppings)
  • Sugar: 7g (from maple syrup and fruit)
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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