Creamy Chia Pudding (Print)
A wholesome, creamy chia pudding perfect for breakfast or healthy treat with endless flavor variations
# Ingredient list:
→ Base Chia Pudding
01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings & Variations
06 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries
07 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
09 - 1/2 cup diced mango or pineapple
10 - 1 tablespoon cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings
11 - 2 tablespoons nut butter
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until seeds are fully incorporated and no clumps remain.
02 - Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any forming lumps and ensure even distribution.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, until the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency.
04 - Stir the chilled pudding before serving. Divide evenly among four bowls or jars.
05 - Top with desired garnishes such as fresh fruit, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or chocolate shavings. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It is essentially the easiest meal prep you will ever do requiring about five minutes of actual effort
- The texture becomes incredibly satisfying somewhere between pudding and tapioca without any gelatin or weird thickeners
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- The first whisk matters more than you think because once those seeds start gelatin you cannot fix the clumps
- Your pudding will seem impossibly liquid at first but trust the process and give it time to work its magic
03 -
- Use a Mason jar to mix everything then just shake it instead of whisking and store directly in the same container
- Toast your nuts and coconut beforehand because that crunch contrast against the creamy pudding is absolute perfection