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:
- To start, combine the ground chia seeds in a bowl or grind the whole in a coffee grinder
- Add the milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
- 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. - Stir in any flavorings as suggested above.
- 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. - 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