simple chia seed pudding

A lot of you asked me for the recipe for my chia seed pudding. It’s so incredibly easy to make, and since my kids love it I usually make a batch every few days. Chia seeds are an unprocessed, whole-grain food that can be absorbed by the body as seeds, and they contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium. They don’t have much of a taste on their own, but they absorb the flavors of whatever they’re soaked in. The consistency of chia seed pudding is similar to tapioca, if slightly wetter. And yes, they are the same seeds used in Chia Pets!

Chia Seed Pudding
1 cup whole chia seeds (Thrive Market has the best deal by far!)
4 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (I use coconut, but almond, soy, hemp, rice, etc all work)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)
Sweetener, to taste (optional)
Fruit (optional)

Chia Seed Pudding

~In a large mixing bowl, add four cups of non-dairy milk. If you’re going to add the vanilla or sweetener, do it now. I use a large spoonful of raw honey and stir it in the milk until it dissolves.

~Add in the whole chia seeds.

~Immediately stir the milk and seeds to avoid clumping. Mix the seeds and milk until all the seeds are coated with milk.

~Refrigerate for a minimum of three hours (but for best results, chill overnight).

~Spoon out servings into bowls, top with fruit, coconut, etc!

~Makes 4-6 servings.

simple chia seed pudding

I made the basic milk/seeds version a lot when I was doing my Whole30. It was a great breakfast with some yummy fruit mixed in. It’s a great alternative that you can make in advance!

Any questions, let me know. Enjoy!

Simple Chia Seed Pudding
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Serves: 4-6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole chia seeds
  • 4 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (coconut, almond, soy, hemp, rice, etc all work)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Sweetener, to taste (optional)
  • Fruit (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add four cups of non-dairy milk. If you’re going to add the vanilla or sweetener, do it now. I use a large spoonful of raw honey and stir it in the milk until it dissolves.
  2. Add in the whole chia seeds.
  3. Immediately stir the milk and seeds to avoid clumping. Mix the seeds and milk until all the seeds are coated with milk.
  4. Refrigerate for a minimum of three hours (but for best results, chill overnight).
  5. Spoon out servings into bowls, top with fruit, coconut, etc!