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Cooking with chia seeds might *sound* intimidating, but in reality they couldn't be easier to whip up! Simply add liquid, give it a good stir, and let time do the rest. In just a couple of hours, your seeds will be transformed into creamy, smooth, softly textured pudding.
We like ours topped with fresh fruit—juicy berries, sweet bananas, or fragrant pears work great—and crunchy granola, but feel free to go crazy with your favorite toppings! Dried fruit, yogurt, nut butters, and jams are all equally delicious mix-ins.
If you're looking to keep your chia pudding completely vegan, stick with oat, coconut, soy, or any variety of nut milk. Instead of honey, stick with maple syrup or agave as your sweetener. The vanilla is totally optional, but if you want to make this pudding taste like it walked out of a shop with a $12 price tag, this is the secret ingredient—just a dash will do!
Made it? Let us know how it went in the comment section below! If you love a fruit-filled breakfast, be sure to check out our triple berry smoothie!
- Yields:
- 2 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 5 mins
- Total Time:
- 2 hrs 5 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 181
Ingredients
- 1/4 c.
chia seeds
- 1 c.
almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 2 tsp.
maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch kosher salt
Sliced fruit, granola, jam, or nuts for serving
- Nutrition Information
- Per Serving (Serves 2)
- Calories181 Fat9 gSaturated fat1 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol0 mgSodium160 mgCarbohydrates12 gFiber10 gSugar9 gProtein5 gVitamin D0 mcgCalcium401 mgIron2 mgPotassium374 mg
- Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Powered by
Directions
- Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk to combine chia seeds, milk, sweetener of your choice, vanilla if using, and salt.
- Step 2Cover and refrigerate until thick, 2 hours up to overnight.
- Step 3Serve with mix-ins and toppings of your choice.