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Home » The Best Vanilla Chia Pudding | Healthy and Vegan

Jan 27, 2022 · Modified: Mar 30, 2023 by Vina · This post may contain affiliate links

The Best Vanilla Chia Pudding | Healthy and Vegan

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Chia pudding

Chia seeds are packed with nutrients.  Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, calcium, and antioxidants, just to name a few. These seeds aren’t ideal for snacking on, but they’re a great add-in for smoothies, oatmeal, and yogurt. Or you can take some simple ingredients and make this vanilla chia pudding.  Load it up with fruit, nuts, and granola and you’ve got a pretty complete meal.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE CHIA VANILLA PUDDING

  • Chia Seeds: the texture of the chia seeds changes when soaked with liquid and creates a jelly-like consistency.
  • Plant Milk: to make the pudding creamy and activate the aforementioned texture change in the chia seeds.
  • Maple Syrup: to sweeten the pudding.
  • Vanilla Extract: for a richer flavor.
chia pudding

HOW TO MAKE VANILLA CHIA PUDDING

  1. Mix the ingredients. In a bowl, mix the chia seeds, plant milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
  2. Let it set. Cover the bowl and allow the pudding to set for at least 2 hours in the fridge. 
  3. Stir. To loosen the seeds that have settled to the bottom, stir or whisk until chunks are smoothed out.
  4. Serve topped with granola, fruit, or any other toppings of your choice.

Swaps & Add-Ins

  • To make this pudding creamier, plant milk can be swapped for canned coconut milk or plant-based yogurt.
  • Don’t like maple syrup? Agave syrup, date syrup, or any other natural sweetener will work well too.
  • Want to add more protein? Stir in some protein powder and some additional plant milk.

Batching and Storing

If you’re making a large batch for meal prep, store the chia pudding in an airtight tight container for up to 4 days.

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Chia Pudding

Vanilla Chia Pudding


  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Plant Milk
  • ½ cup Chia Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract


Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix chia seeds, plant milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup.
  2. Cover and allow to set for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Remove from refrigerator and mix to fully incopororate settled seeds.
  4. Serve with desired toppings.
  5. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert

Keywords: breakfast, chia, chia pudding, easy, plant-based, quick, vegan, whole food

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