Many thanks! I’ve always loved chia pudding; in fact, you can see my chia pudding adventure on [YouTube]. Apart from being rich and creamy, it is also exceedingly simple to prepare and quite adaptable. I feel pleased all morning long with it as well.
What’s nicest? A bowl of chia pudding simply requires two primary ingredients! You’ll want the following:
- Chia seeds, black or white, are equally effective and beneficial.
- Go crazy with the milk! Whichever you would rather, dairy or not. I like making my own almond, oat, or cashew milk.
- Optional sweetener: The foundation is made somewhat sweeter with a dash of vanilla extract and maple syrup or honey.
At last, the enjoyable part—making it!
- Toss in the vanilla essence, milk, maple syrup (if using), and chia seeds in a dish or individual jars. After ten minutes of sitting, give it another swirl to break up any clumps.
- Chill and thicken: Put the bowl or jars in the refrigerator for a few hours at the very least, or better yet overnight.
- Topping it off Engage your imagination when you’re prepared to dive in! For a taste explosion, pile on nuts, your favorite fruits, or even a layer of fruit puree at the bottom.
Consider these more pointers:
- Key is portion control. Although it’s tempting to get too ambitious and create a massive chia pudding masterpiece, larger isn’t necessarily better. Toss in two teaspoons of chia seeds for every half cup of milk.
- Make it your own! You would want it thicker? Lessen the milk addition. Like it a bit looser? One more splash.
- Create original toppings! The options are unlimited! Spices like cardamom or cinnamon, a dusting of cocoa powder for chocolate chia pudding, fruit, fresh or frozen, nut butters!
Furthermore ideal for meal preparation is chia pudding. I like to make a large quantity on Sundays, put frozen berries on top, and then freeze them for the week. They keep for a very long time, and you’ll always have a wholesome breakfast prepared to be refrigerated over night.
The nicest thing, though? A taste experimentation blank canvas is chia pudding. Although the fundamental recipe is where it all began, this is no ordinary breakfast. It’s your opportunity to be inventive and prepare a tasty, healthful meal that starts your day off well. Watch this space for more great chia pudding variants!
PrintChia Pudding Recipe
Chia pudding is a creamy, delicious, and healthy breakfast or snack right at your fingertips. Not only is it super easy to make, but it’s also endlessly customizable with a variety of fruit flavors.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Chia seeds
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Toppings (fruits, nuts, seeds)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients (except toppings) in a jar or bowl.
- Let sit for 10 minutes, stir again.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Use fresh chia seeds for best thickening.
- Adjust milk for desired thickness.
- Layer with fruit puree for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: breakfast
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 167
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 5