Creamy 5-Ingredient Overnight Chia Seed Pudding
Make this simple, creamy chia seed pudding the night before for a quick, healthy, high-fiber breakfast or snack. This base recipe is vegan and dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min active time + overnight chilling
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook/Chilling
- Cuisine: General
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Stir the mixture well for about one minute to prevent the seeds from clumping at the bottom.
- Place the lid on the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, stir the pudding again. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash more milk until you reach your desired creaminess.
- Top with your favorite additions and serve cold.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder with the dry ingredients.
- To increase protein, substitute half the almond milk with Greek yogurt or protein powder mixed with water.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the mixture briefly in a blender before refrigerating.
- Use any milk you prefer: soy, oat, or dairy milk work well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (base recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0