Chia Seed Pudding (Print)

A creamy, naturally sweetened chia pudding with milk and fresh fruit, perfect for any time.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond, coconut, or oat)
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

05 - 1 cup mixed fresh fruit (e.g., berries, mango, banana)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
03 - Stir the pudding well to achieve a consistent texture before serving.
04 - Spoon into individual bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh fruit, nuts, and shredded coconut as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely effortless—just stir and wait while life happens around you.
  • The texture becomes mysteriously creamy without any cream, which feels like kitchen magic every single time.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on your mood or what's actually ripe in your fruit bowl.
02 -
  • That initial stir at the 30-minute mark genuinely matters—I skipped it once and spent breakfast fishing out seed clumps.
  • The pudding thickens as it sits, so make it to the consistency you want it tomorrow, not today, or you'll be disappointed with breakfast.
03 -
  • Invest in good-quality vanilla extract—it's the one ingredient you absolutely taste, and cheap versions taste genuinely unpleasant.
  • Stir the pudding the night before serving one more time if you think of it; it ensures the texture is perfectly even in the morning.
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