Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients. Take about 10 minutes to make delicious chia pudding for an easy healthy make-ahead breakfast.
Jump to RecipeChia pudding makes a great breakfast or after-school snack, and it’s super easy to make. I like it as a make-ahead option for breakfast when I know we are going to have a busy morning. This can be made the night before or even on the weekend to have breakfast for the week.
Why Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds are easy to get, cheap, and very healthy. They are packed with nutrients, including fiber, protein, calcium, and magnesium with very few calories. All that goodness helps keep you full throughout the morning. And, since they are naturally gluten-free, it’s a great option for those with dietary restrictions.
Among other health benefits, chia seeds can help lower your blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation.
Please note: I am not a physician and am basing this on research I have done on chia seeds. Src: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds
Make-Ahead Option
Chia pudding is a perfect make-ahead breakfast. You have to let it refrigerate for at least 2 hours, overnight is best. This lets the chia seeds absorb some of the liquid in the pudding and gives them time to puff up. Once they do, it helps to thicken your pudding to get the correct consistency.
Step by Step
Whisk the almond milk, yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the chia seeds and whisk them into the mixture. You may notice them floating, that’s ok. As they absorb the liquid they will start to sink due to their weight and be distributed evenly.
Pour into glass jars.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with any desired toppings or eat plain.
Leftovers
Keep leftover chia pudding in their sealed jars in the refrigerator. A batch of chia pudding will last up to about 5 days in the refrigerator. You’ll know it’s starting to go bad if the consistency becomes watery on the top.
Topping Options
There are a lot of options for topping your chia pudding. Here are some of my favorites:
- Fresh berries
- Walnuts, Pecans
- Granola
- Dried fruit
- Toasted coconut
- Cocoa powder
- Cinnamon
Recipe
Originally Published On: February 1, 2021
Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Whisk the almond milk, yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a medium mixing bowl
- Add the chia seeds and whisk them into the mixture
- Pour into glass jars
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight
- Serve with desired toppings or eat plain
Notes
- Fresh berries
- Walnuts, Pecans
- Granola
- Dried fruit
- Toasted coconut
- Cocoa powder
- Cinnamon
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
I love to eat chia pudding but I haven’t made it. I have wanted to try though. Yours looks so good!
It was pretty easy to make. You just have to make sure you give it enough time to refrigerate.
Wow love these puds!! Very pretty presentation and I love that you have used chia seeds. Deffo trying these out x
It was so simple, but full of flavor! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
I never had chia pudding before, but I had chia. I never thought you could make a pudding with it. I will try to make it!
It was so good! It reminded me a bit of tapioca which is my favorite.