🥣 Creamy Chia Seed Pudding
✨ A must-try healthy recipe — simple, creamy, and customizable!
🌿 Ingredients
Serves: 2–3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours (or overnight)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy such as almond, coconut, or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Optional toppings:
- Fresh fruits (berries, mango, banana slices)
- Nuts or seeds
- Shredded coconut
- Yogurt
- A drizzle of nut butter or honey
👨🍳 Instructions
- Mix the ingredients:
In a bowl or jar, combine chia seeds, milk, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Stir well to prevent clumping. - Rest and stir again:
Let the mixture sit for about 10–15 minutes, then stir once more to break up any lumps. - Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding thickens and becomes creamy. - Serve:
Give it a quick stir before serving. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy chilled!
🧁 Description
This Creamy Chia Seed Pudding is silky, lightly sweet, and full of natural goodness. The chia seeds absorb the liquid to create a smooth, pudding-like texture — rich in omega-3s, fiber, and plant-based protein. It’s a simple, make-ahead breakfast or snack that feels like dessert but fuels your day with wholesome energy. 🌞✨
🧾 Nutritional Information (Per Serving — without toppings)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~180 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 2,000+ mg |
(Values may vary based on milk type and sweetener.)
💡 Tips for Success
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a rich, dessert-like pudding.
- Stir well twice to prevent lumps.
- Make a batch for the week — it keeps up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Adjust consistency: add more milk for a thinner texture or more chia for thicker pudding.
- Layer with fruit or granola for a parfait-style breakfast!
💭 Recommendation
Pair this pudding with:
- Morning coffee or matcha for a refreshing start.
- Fresh tropical fruits like mango and pineapple for a summer twist.
- Dark cocoa powder or pureed berries mixed in for flavor variations.
🌸 Embracing Healthful Indulgence
This chia pudding is the definition of healthful indulgence — creamy, satisfying, and nutrient-packed. It offers the joy of dessert while nourishing your body with fiber, antioxidants, and good fats.