The Ultimate 5-Ingredient Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding: Creamy, High Protein, and Overnight Ready
Make this simple, creamy vanilla chia seed pudding using only five basic ingredients. It is perfect for a make ahead breakfast, a high fiber snack, or a healthy dessert. Prepare it the night before for a quick morning meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook/Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond milk for vegan/dairy free)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or liquid sweetener (adjust to taste for low sugar option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a jar or container.
- Stir the mixture well for about one minute to prevent the seeds from clumping at the bottom.
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then stir again thoroughly. This second stir helps achieve a creamy consistency.
- Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- When ready to serve, check the consistency. If it is too thick, stir in a splash more milk.
- Serve cold with your favorite toppings like fresh berries or nuts.
Notes
- For a high protein chia pudding, stir in 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder with the dry ingredients before adding the milk.
- To make chocolate chia pudding, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder when mixing.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegan when using plant-based milk.
- If you prefer a keto chia pudding, substitute the maple syrup with a keto-approved liquid sweetener like monk fruit or stevia.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0