Basic Chia Seed Pudding
Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, no bake/raw, oil-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free
Yield
3-3.5 cups (4-6 servings)
Soak time
2.5 hours or overnight
Prep time
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
Thrown together in just a couple minutes! Be sure to make this in advance (I like making it before bed) so it has time to thicken up. The thickness of the chia pudding will vary based on the kind of almond milk you use, so don’t worry if it looks a bit thick or thin when you first try it out. If your pudding is too thin you can add more chia seeds and let it sit for 30 minutes more; if it’s too thick, try adding a touch more almond milk.
Ingredients
For the chia pudding:
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup chia seeds, as needed
- 1-3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, to taste (optional)
Suggested toppings:
- Granola
- Fresh fruit
- Coconut flakes
- Pure maple syrup
- Cinnamon
- Nuts and seeds
- Banana Soft Serve
Directions
- Whisk the almond milk, chia seeds, and sweetener together in a large bowl. (For a thin and runny chia pudding, use 1/2 cup chia seeds. For a thick chia pudding, use 3/4 cup chia seeds.) Let sit for 5-10 minutes and then whisk again (this just helps prevent clumping).
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 3 hours, or overnight. It helps to stir the mixture every so often during this time, but don't worry if you can't.
- Stir well before serving. If it's too runny, whisk in more chia seeds and let it sit again until thickened. If it's too thick, thin it with a touch of milk.
- Portion into bowl(s) and add your desired toppings. Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
Can I use cashew milk instead of Almond milk? Will that affect the outcome?
Hey Jennifer, You can really use any plant milk that you enjoy! It shouldn’t make much of a difference except for the flavour. Hope this helps!
Hello! Is there a particular almond/coconut brand that works best? Thank you!!
Hey Carrie, You can use whichever kind you like…I’m partial to Califia right now :)
I love this recipe and it is going to be my favorite daily diet. Nuts and seeds will definitely add some extra but different taste with strawberries.
Can someone please explain chia seed pudding to me? I’m ok with the texture but when you chew it, the seeds are fibery, chewy & hard and get stuck all in your teeth! Are you all not chewing it, just sucking it down? Or you’re ok with the texture?
How long does it last in the freezer?
Hi, I can’t wait to try this! I have a hemp and chia seed mix, do you think that would work here?
I was wondering this too as I have plain black chia seeds but I also have a chia and flax seed mixture that I was wondering about. The hemp hearts I’m sure would be totally fine! Flax can be a bit more tricky sometimes
Lovely presentation. What did you too your pudding with?