Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: Minimum 2 hours (preferably overnight)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups milk of your choice (almond, coconut, oat, soy, etc.)
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1-3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or your preferred sweetener (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl or mason jar, whisk together the chia seeds, milk, vanilla bean seeds, sweetener of choice, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk and Rest: Whisk the mixture vigorously for a minute to ensure the chia seeds are well distributed. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Whisk Again: Give the mixture another good whisk to break up any clumps.
- Chill: Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and form a pudding-like texture.
- Check Consistency: After chilling, if the pudding is too thick for your liking, whisk in a bit more milk.
- Serve: Divide the chia pudding into serving bowls or jars. Top with your favorite toppings (see below!) and enjoy!
Topping Ideas
- Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- Sliced bananas or other fruit
- Granola
- Nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter, etc.)
- Cacao nibs
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- Toasted coconut flakes
Tips:
- Double the recipe! Chia pudding keeps well for several days, so it’s perfect for meal prep.
- No vanilla bean? Substitute 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Sweetness is adjustable. Taste and add more sweetener as needed before serving.
