Description
A simple recipe for creamy vanilla bean chia seed pudding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds, milk, sweetener, vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds (if using), and salt in a jar or bowl.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients and break up any clumps of chia seeds.
- Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mixture thickens.
- Stir the pudding again before serving. Add a splash more milk if the consistency is too thick for your liking.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with fresh fruit or nuts.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the mixture briefly after the initial soak.
- Use almond, coconut, or oat milk for different flavor profiles.
- Adjust sweetener to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: vanilla bean, chia pudding, breakfast, healthy, quick recipe, vegetarian