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chia pudding recipe

Perfect Chia Pudding Recipe

This Perfect Chia Pudding Recipe turns basic ingredients into pure breakfast gold that makes every morning feel like a healthy victory. Creamy, satisfying, and dangerously simple — it's the kind of meal prep magic that transforms chaotic mornings into peaceful moments where wellness meets convenience, one perfectly spoonful at a time.
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Course: Breakfast, Healthy Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy, Plant-Based
Keyword: chia pudding recipe, healthy breakfast, meal prep breakfast, overnight chia pudding, plant-based pudding, protein-rich breakfast, superfood breakfast, vegan breakfast
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 185kcal
Cost: $4.75

Equipment

  • 4 Mason jars or containers with lids For individual servings and proper storage
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl For whisking ingredients together smoothly
  • 1 whisk or fork To break up clumps and ensure even mixing
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons For the perfect 4:1 liquid to chia ratio

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chia seeds the foundation of your pudding
  • 2 cups milk of choice almond coconut, oat, or dairy
  • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey adjust to taste preference
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances overall flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness and enhances flavors
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt optional for extra protein boost
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder optional for chocolate version
  • fresh berries for topping adds natural sweetness
  • nuts or granola for topping provides satisfying crunch
  • coconut flakes for topping adds tropical flavor
  • ground cinnamon optional for warm spice notes

Instructions

  • Combine chia seeds with your milk of choice in a bowl or jar. Add sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Whisk everything together until well combined.
    whisk the base of chia pudding recipe by combining chia seeds, milk, vanilla, and sweetener
  • Let mixture sit for five minutes at room temperature. Stir again really well to break up any seed clumps. This step prevents weird lumpy texture later.
    break up the clumps in chia pudding recipe by stirring the mixture again after resting
  • Cover and stick it in the fridge for at least four hours. Overnight works best for perfect pudding consistency. The chia seeds will absorb liquid and get thick and creamy.
    chill and set chia pudding recipe by refrigerating the covered mixture overnight
  • Give it one final stir before serving. Add toppings like fruit, nuts, or granola. Keeps in fridge for up to five days for easy meal prep.
    serve and store chia pudding recipe with fruit toppings and extra jars for the fridge

Notes

The magic of perfect chia pudding happens when tiny seeds absorb liquid slowly, creating creamy breakfast bliss that keeps you satisfied for hours. Let patience work its charm in the fridge because proper chilling time rewards you with pudding-like texture that feels indulgent while nourishing your body with every nutritious, satisfying spoonful.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2.2mg