Description

This Vanilla Chia Pudding is a simple, nutritious, and delicious plant-based dessert or breakfast option. Made with chia seeds soaked in plant-based milk and flavored with vanilla and a touch of sweetener, it offers a creamy texture and can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, granola, or nut butter. It’s easy to prepare, gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for a healthy snack or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

Chia Pudding Base

½ cup chia seeds
2 cups plant-based milk (such as almond, oat, or soy milk)
1 Tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice
½ Tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Toppings (optional)

Fresh berries or other fruit
Granola
Nut butter

Instructions

Mix: In a bowl or mason jar, stir together chia seeds, plant-based milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until evenly combined. If using a mason jar, secure the lid and shake well to blend the ingredients thoroughly.
Set: Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then stir or shake again to break up any clumps of chia seeds. Cover the container and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight to let the pudding thicken and fully set.
Serve: Once the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency, serve it chilled. If it is not thick enough, add about 1 tablespoon more chia seeds, mix well, and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
Store: Store any leftover chia pudding in a covered container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days for optimal freshness.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to your taste by varying the amount or type of sweetener.
Use any plant-based milk variety to suit dietary preferences or allergies.
Customize toppings with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or granola to add texture and flavor.
For quicker setting, finely grind chia seeds before mixing, but regular seeds also work well.
This pudding thickens as it chills, so plan accordingly.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chia pudding, vegan pudding, plant-based dessert, healthy breakfast, make-ahead pudding, gluten free pudding