Chia Seed Pudding

Close-up of chia pudding with almond milk, topped with sliced strawberries and bananas, low carb and dairy-free option

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This easy Chia Seed Pudding recipe is perfect for healthy breakfasts or snacks. Made with just 2 ingredients overnight, it's creamy, low calorie, and ideal for meal prep.

Prep Time5

Refrigeration Time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Keto, Low calorie, Low carb, Vegan

Keyword: chia seeds, milk

Servings: serving

Equipment

glass mason jars

Ingredients

2 tbsp chia seeds brown or white
½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice I used unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp sweetener of choice maple syrup or honey, optional to taste
a pinch of salt optional

Instructions

In a bowl or in a mason jar, combine chia seeds with milk, a pinch of salt, and optionally maple syrup. Give it a good mix with a spoon, or close the jar and shake well.
Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes, preferably in the refrigerator.
Use a spoon or fork to stir the pudding from bottom up. This step is necessary to break any clump of chia seeds that may have formed at the bottom.
Close the jar with lid or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, until the chia seeds have thickened into a pudding.
Give it a stir, the serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Ratio:

Use 2 tablespoons chia seeds per ½ cup (120 ml) milk. Scale as needed.
Before serving, adjust with more milk if too thick, or more seeds if too runny.

Milk Recommendations:

Almond milk for a low-calorie option. For creaminess, use soy milk, whole milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt can replace part of the milk for extra creaminess.

Meal Prep & Storage:

Refrigerate in sealed jars for up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 1 month in freezer-safe containers and thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Add toppings and mix-ins only before serving.

Nutrition Disclaimer:

Nutritional values are estimates based on almond milk with no sweeteners or mix-ins. Please note that actual values vary depending on ingredients used. For accuracy, I recommend calculating your own (if needed).

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