Vegan Chia Pudding

Name: Vegan Chia Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 305 min
Ingredients: 2 cups coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk); 1/2 cup black or white chia seeds; 3-5 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey if not vegan); 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; pinch of salt; fresh fruit; chopped nuts; chocolate chips; shredded coconut

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This easy Vegan Chia Pudding recipe is a great option for a healthy breakfast or dessert! Serve with fresh fruit or nuts!

Chia pudding with raspberries and bananas in a glass mason jar.

Small but mighty. That is my view on the chia seed. Used in a variety of foods like smoothies, granola bars, overnight oats, and as an egg replacer in cookies, muffins, and bread. It can also make pudding!

Why you'll love this recipe

Easy healthy breakfast meal prep
Basic recipe you can customize
Use your favorite plant-based milk

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Ingredients and substitutions

Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.

Ingredients for chia seed pudding separated into four bowls.

Coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk - The beauty of this recipe is that you can use your favorite non-dairy milk. Soy milk, cashew milk, oat milk,

Chia seeds - Tiny black seeds similar in appearance to poppy seeds, they are little nutritional powerhouses. The seeds absorb the milk to make a pudding-like texture. Black or white chia seeds can be used.

Pure maple syrup - This natural sweetener is also vegan-friendly but feel free to use a sweetener of choice or no sweetener at all. Other liquid sweeteners like agave nectar, honey (not vegan), and date syrup would all work well.

Vanilla extract - A little bit of this gives a vanilla chia pudding flavor but can be omitted if desired.

Step-by-step instructions

Before you start: Get out all your ingredients, a mixing bowl, and small mason jars or containers.

Chia and milk mixture being whisked together in a glass bowl.

Chia pudding divided into two small mason jars.

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together your preferred type of milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Step 2: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-5 hours, or overnight, until the vegan pudding has thickened.

Tips

Make and refrigerate overnight and have pudding ready in the morning.

For a thicker pudding, add a little more seeds and allow to thicken.

To make a smaller batch, the general ratio is 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to ½ cup of dairy-free milk. You can mix the two ingredients directly in a glass jar or mason jar.

Serving suggestions

Serve as a nutritious breakfast or healthy dessert.

Customize your creamy pudding with different toppings. Top with fresh fruit, fresh berries, orange or lemon zest, nuts, or even chocolate chips.

Add a dollop of almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter for extra protein and flavor.

Make a chocolate version by adding 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder.

A jar filled with chia pudding and topped with fresh raspberries and bananas.

FAQs

Are chia seeds vegan?

Yes! Chia seeds are the edible part of a desert plant called the Salvia hispanica. They are sold in their natural form in both black and white varieties and therefore are vegan.

Are chia seeds good for you?

Chia seeds have several health benefits. The little seeds boast 5 grams of fiber per tablespoon, a good source of plant protein, and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids that number greater than flaxseeds.

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