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A glass jar filled with chia pudding, topped with sliced strawberries and shredded coconut, sits on a white surface. A spoon is inside the jar, and a small bowl of whole strawberries is in the background on a wooden board.
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Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding

If you love pudding you will absolutely love this Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding. This is a wonderfully simple dish as is OR you can amp it up with a ton of ingredient, flavor and texture variations. It will keep you satiated, satisfied and fueled for the day ahead
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast recipe, chia pudding, easy breakfast, healthy breakfast, makeahead, meal prep
Servings: 1
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 cup milk I use my homemade almond milk
  • any berries or toppings

Instructions

  • Add the chia seeds, maple syrup, and milk to a glass or mason jar.
    A small glass jar filled with chia seeds, partially submerged in a liquid, sits on a white surface.
  • Stir really well, wait 5 minutes for it to thicken and stir well again. Stirring it twice will prevent clumping.
    A glass jar containing separated layers of honey, a creamy substance, and chia seeds, set against a white tiled background.
  • Refrigerate until it thickens anywhere from 4- 8 hours or until it reaches desired texture.
    A small glass jar filled with a light-colored mixture containing chia seeds, sitting on a white, lightly textured surface.
  • Once it’s done you can top it off with additional sweetener or any toppings you like. You can definitely prep these and make a bigger batch as it will last 3-4 days in the fridge. Enjoy!
    A small glass jar filled with chia pudding, topped with sliced strawberries and shredded coconut. In the background, a white bowl holds more strawberries on a wooden tray.

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Notes

  • Resting time: Chill for at least 4 hours, up to overnight, to allow the seeds to absorb the liquid and achieve that pudding consistency. 
  • Milk alternatives: I used my homemade Frothy Healthy Almond Milk, but you can use any milk you like, such as my Homemade Oat Milk, cashew or coconut. 
  • Sweeteners: Feel free to use maple syrup, honey or agave . Any liquid sweetener will work.
  • Toppings: Top your chia pudding with other ingredients such as nuts, seeds, granola, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of nut butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pudding | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 549mg | Iron: 3mg
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