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A bowl of classic chia seed pudding topped with fresh berries, toasted nuts, and coconut flakes, presented against a soft, matte light background.

Classic Chia Seed Pudding

A healthy and easy chia seed pudding made with unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, and natural sweeteners, perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 7 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl or jar
  • Refrigerator
  • Serving Bowls

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or substitute with oat or coconut milk)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch salt

Optional Toppings

  • fresh berries
  • toasted nuts
  • coconut flakes
  • nut butter

Instructions
 

  • Gently heat the almond milk with the ground cinnamon in a small saucepan until warm (do not boil) to help bloom the spice.
  • In a mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the warm almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then whisk again to break any clumps.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
  • Stir once more before serving and top with your choice of fresh berries, toasted nuts, coconut flakes, or a drizzle of nut butter if desired.

Notes

For best results, stir the pudding a few times during the first 10 minutes of resting to prevent clumping. Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more maple syrup if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Breakfast, Chia Seed, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Pudding, Vegan
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