4-ingredient Chia Pudding

Written by Sindhu on November 7, 2020 in Breakfast

Super simple to make 4-ingredient Chia Pudding with easy-to-follow recipe steps. Great as breakfast on busy mornings or as a healthy late-night dessert! This recipe uses vegan and gluten-free ingredients, check for vegetarian alternatives in the recipe card below. Honestly, both vegan and vegetarian options taste great!

Ingredients to make Easy 4-Ingredients Chia Pudding

Chia Seeds
Almond Milk or any Plant Milk
Maple Syrup
Vanilla Extract
Fresh Fruits ( optional )

Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds aid in digestion as they are rich in fiber content ( as in INSIDER )
The richness of Fiber and Protein content in Chia Seeds can help in weight loss ( as in HEALTHLINE )
Chia Seeds are the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids ( as in HARVARD.EDU )
Chia Seeds contain key nutrients related to bone health, like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese. Which makes them good for bones ( as in HEALTH )

How to make 4-ingredient Chia Pudding

Combine the ingredients: In a medium-size mixing bowl, add chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and mix till all seeds are covered in liquid.

Rest Time: Keep in a cool place or in refrigerator for 1 hr to overnight.

Serve: Add 2 tbsp more milk while serving if the pudding is not smooth. Serve with fresh fruits and nuts if needed!

4-ingredient Chia Pudding

Simple 4-ingredient chia pudding recipe with wholesome plant-based ingredients!

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Total Time 15

Course Breakfast

Servings 2

Ingredients

1/2 cup Chia Seeds
1 1/4 cup Almond Milk or any plant milk
3 tbsp Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract optional
Fresh Fruits optional

Instructions

In a medium size mixing bowl, add chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and mix till all seeds are covered in liquid.
Keep in a cool place or in refrigerator for 1 hr to overnight.
Add 2 tbsp more of milk while serving if the pudding is not smooth. Serve with fresh fruits and nuts if needed!

Notes

STORAGE: Can store in refrigerator for 4-5 days. Keep pudding in an air-tight container to stay smooth and add 2-3 tbsp of milk before serving.

VEGETARIAN OPTION: Use regular milk instead of plant-based milk and can also add 1/4 cup of cream with 1 cup of milk to covert pudding to dessert!

Add fruits or nuts before serving to keep them crunchy.
Can add Almond essence in place of vanilla extract for a different flavor.
Eat pudding as it is or add as topping on top of oatmeal or smoothie bowls.

Keyword Breakfast, Chia Pudding, Vegan

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