Name: Chia Seed Pudding
Prep time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Yield: 4 jars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups milk of choice; 0.25 cup honey, maple syrup or agave; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 0.5 cup chia seeds

Chia Seed Pudding takes minutes to make, is super healthy and so versatile it can be served for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert. It’s filled with healthy fats, fiber and protein but tastes like a special treat. You can find jars of Chia Seed Pudding in my fridge at all times! All you need is chia seeds, a liquid (such as milk or plant based alternatives) and a sweetener. Whip up a batch of Chia Pudding in minutes and let the rest happen in the fridge overnight!

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Chia Seed Pudding

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Ingredients

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Chia Seed Pudding

2 cups milk of choicealmond, oat, rice, soy or cow’s milk

¼ cup honey, maple syrup or agave

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ cup chia seeds

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the chia seeds and milk in medium bowl and stir to combine. Alternatively you can add the ingredients to 1 large mason jar or divide evenly between 4 smaller mason jars with lids and shake to combine. For best results stir or shake covered jars after 5 minutes to prevent seeds from clumping.

Add the honey and vanilla and stir or shake again.

Refrigerate 2 hours, stirring or shaking the jar once halfway through.

Add toppings of choice and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

The Perfect Ratio Secret 📏
Use a 1:4 ratio of chia seeds to liquid for ideal pudding consistency—thicker if you prefer, thinner if you like it more pourable. Adjust sweetener to taste after the first batch to dial in your perfect sweetness level.
Stir Within 15 Minutes ⏰
Stir the pudding 15 minutes after mixing to prevent chia seeds from clumping at the bottom and ensure even gel formation throughout. This single step transforms the texture from lumpy to silky smooth.
Vanilla Extract Amplification 🌿
Add vanilla extract after chilling rather than before—cold temperatures mute its delicate flavor, so waiting allows you to taste it better and use less overall. This technique also lets you customize flavoring to your preference.
Overnight Hydration Advantage 🌙
Always prepare chia pudding at least 8 hours in advance; the extended hydration time allows chia seeds to absorb maximum liquid and develop superior creamy texture that same-day preparations cannot achieve.
Layer Fresh Toppings Last 🎨
Add fresh fruit, granola, and nuts immediately before serving rather than mixing in—this preserves their crunch and prevents them from absorbing moisture and becoming soggy overnight.