Here’s a simple, foolproof basic chia pudding recipe you can customize any way you like.
🥄 Basic Chia Pudding
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy, almond, oat, coconut, etc.)
- 1–2 teaspoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, sugar, or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix: In a jar or bowl, whisk together milk, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
- Add chia seeds: Stir in chia seeds and whisk well to prevent clumping.
- Rest & stir again: Let sit for 5–10 minutes, then stir again (this helps avoid clumps).
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Stir before serving. Add toppings like fruit, nuts, granola, or nut butter.
Texture Tips
- Thicker pudding: Add 1 extra tablespoon chia seeds.
- Thinner pudding: Add a splash more milk and stir.
- Ideal ratio: 3 tablespoons chia seeds per 1 cup milk.
Easy Flavor Ideas
- Berry: Add mashed berries before chilling.
- Chocolate: Mix in 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
- Peanut butter: Stir in 1 tablespoon peanut butter.
- Tropical: Use coconut milk and top with mango.
If you’d like, I can give you a high-protein version or a meal-prep batch recipe.