Vanilla Chia Pudding

Vanilla chia seed pudding is super easy to make with just a few pantry ingredients. It is a healthy breakfast or can even be served as a low calorie dessert. Chia pudding is so easy to make and easy to customise to your liking by adding different toppings. Some great add-ons are chia jam, fresh berries and homemade granola like this healthy air fryer granola.

Another one of my favourites for meal prepping breakfast are these Cinnamon Roll Chia Pudding or this Tiramisu Overnight Oats.

Ingredients

Making this vanilla chia pudding is really easy, all you need are a few basic pantry ingredients.

For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Milk, use any milk of choice, for a vegan chia pussing stick to a plant based milk like oat, almond or soy milk.
• Maple syrup, or other liquid sweeteners like agave syrup can also be used. Brown sugar or coconut sugar are two other great substitutions. Make sure to taste the chia pudding and add more to taste. 
• Vanilla extract
• Chia seeds, the all important ingredient for making this chia pudding recipe.
• Topping: yoghurt, fresh berries and jam

See recipe card for quantities.

Toppings:

• Yoghurt, it makes a great, creamy topping. Use your favourite yoghurt, plain or flavor. I like to use unsweetened greek yoghurt because it is thicker in consistency.
• Fresh berries, use your favorite berries, fresh or frozen. Some good options are strawberries, raspberries or blueberries. Add the berries right before serving to avoid them from going soft and mushy.
• Fruit, like with the berries, use your favourite or what is in season. Some good options are banana, kiwi, peach, mango or apple.
• Granola, gives a nice crunch and contrast in texture to the chia pudding. Use store bought or homemade like this healthy air fryer granola.
• Chopped nuts, or choice or seeds like pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
• Nut butter, for a little added protein and flavor. Try this homemade Pecan Almond Butter.
• Jam, store-bought or homemade Forest Fruit Chia Jam or this Cherry Chia Jam both easy to make and a lot healthier than store bought jam.
• Maple syrup – A drizzle is the perfect topping for you who likes your chia pudding a a little sweeter.

Instructions:

Making this vanilla chia pudding recipe is really easy. For the full instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom.

1. Stir all the ingredient together in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes and stir again until the lumps are gone. Cover and refrigerate over night.
2. Serve with chia jam, yoghurt and fresh berries. Optional top with some chia seeds and puffed quinoa.

To serve, give the chia pudding a good stir. Divide in two serving containers and add some toppings of choice.

Hint: Taste the chia pudding and add more maple syrup to taste for a sweeter breakfast. For a looser consistency, stir in a little extra milk. 

More chia pudding recipes to try Cherry Chia Pudding or this Tiramisu Chia Pudding.

Substitutions and variations

• Vegan – To make a vegan chia pudding, use a plant based milk like almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk. For a creamier chia pudding, use coconut milk from a can.
• Protein powder – For a protein boost, add vanilla flavoured protein powder. If needed stir in a little extra milk for a thinner texture.
• Sweetener – When you have mixed together the ingredients taste it for sweetness. Add more maple syrup to taste if desired. Other options are agave syrup, brown sugar or normal granulated sugar.

Top Tips

• Make sure the chia seeds are mixed in well and that no more lumps remain. 
• For best results, let these chia pudding cakes cill out in the fridge overnight. If you are short on time, chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
• Taste the chia pudding and add more maple syrup to taste for a sweeter break. Agave syrup or coconut sugar can also be used.

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