Description
This overnight chia seed pudding is creamy, easy to prep, and perfect for a quick make-ahead breakfast. Make it with chia seeds, coconut milk, almond milk, vanilla, and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, or regular milk
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, adjusted to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: Optional toppings: fresh berries, sliced banana, granola, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, nut butter, yogurt, dark chocolate chips, or cacao nibs
Instructions
- In a mason jar or medium bowl, combine the chia seeds, coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, if using, and vanilla extract.
- Stir well until the chia seeds are evenly mixed into the liquid.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until thickened.
- Before serving, stir the pudding again. If it is thicker than you like, add a splash of almond milk and stir until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Serve chilled with fresh fruit, granola, coconut, nuts, chocolate chips, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker pudding, add 1 extra tablespoon of chia seeds.
- For a thinner pudding, stir in extra milk before serving.
- Use maple syrup to keep the recipe vegan.
- Toppings are best added right before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Chill Time: 2 hr to overnight
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
