Chia Seed Pudding Base and Flavors

Chia seed pudding is a tasty and healthy way to kickstart your day. Perfect as a quick breakfast or a
wholesome dessert after dinner, chia pudding makes an excellent choice.

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients:

Base Recipe

  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla coconut milk
  • ¼ cup ground chia seeds or whole and grind
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Vanilla Chia Pudding

  • 1 Base Chia Pudding (see notes for using white chia seeds)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder

Nut Butter Chia Pudding

  • 1 Base Chia Pudding
  • 1 tablespoon almond or cashew butter

Strawberry Chia Pudding

  • 1 Base Chia Pudding
  • ½ cup strawberries, stems removed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon low sugar strawberry jelly

Lavender Blueberry Chia Pudding

  • 1 Base Chia Pudding
  • ¼ teaspoon dried lavender
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

Pumpkin Chia Pudding

  • 1 Base Chia Pudding
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin (plain)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans

Instructions:

For the Base Chia Pudding Recipe:

  1. To start, combine the ground chia seeds in a bowl or grind the whole in a coffee grinder
  2. Add the milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
  3. Stir everything together or put in a blender, making sure the chia seeds are evenly distributed. Let it
    sit for one minute, then stir again. This helps prevents lumps of chia seeds from forming together.
  4. Stir in any flavorings as suggested above.
  5. Next, transfer the mixture to a mason or glass jar or container with a lid and refrigerate until chilled.
    At least 4 hours or overnight. It can keep at this stage for up to 4-5 days in the fridge. This allows
    the chia seeds to expand and absorb the liquid, creating a thick and creamy pudding.
  6. Serve as is or add toppings, such as granola, coconut whipped cream, chocolate chips, fresh fruit,
    and more.

Nutrition:

Calories: approx. 135 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g