Chia Pudding Recipe

chia seed pudding close up on a spoon over a jar.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chia Pudding

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 314kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

If you lived through the 1980s like me, you may first think of chia pets when you think of chia seeds. But did you know you can also turn them into a fiber-packed breakfast porridge? This no-bake breakfast idea can be stirred together in 5 minutes, and packs a whopping 13 grams of fiber into each serving.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons chia seeds
¾ cup milk of choice
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

To prepare one serving of chia pudding, add the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract to a 14-ounce jar with a lid. Use a small whisk or fork to stir well.
Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, then stir again. The chia seeds will start to plump during this time, and stirring them again will help prevent large clumps from forming. Then secure the lid and place the jar in the fridge to chill overnight. (Note: You can eat chia pudding in as little as 30 minutes if you're in a hurry, but it will thicken even more overnight.)
When you're ready to eat the pudding, remove it from the fridge and give it a stir. Add any toppings you love, such as fresh berries or nuts, and it's ready to eat right away. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, if you want to make more than one jar.

Notes

Nutrition information is for the whole batch made with unsweetened soy milk. This information is automatically calculated using an online ingredient database, so it's just an estimate and not a guarantee.

Meal Prep Tip: You can prepare chia pudding up to 4 days in advance and keep it stored in an airtight container the fridge. Feel free to make as many servings as you'd like to eat in that time frame. (You can also freeze it for up to 3 months and thaw it in the fridge overnight before you plan on eating it.)

Favorite Glass Jars: I use these glass jars with lids (affiliate link) for all of my meal prep breakfast recipes. You'll see photos of them all over my website because we use them so often!

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