The Creamiest 5-Ingredient Coconut Chia Pudding: Easy Make-Ahead Vegan Breakfast
Make this incredibly creamy coconut chia pudding using only five simple ingredients. This dairy-free, vegan recipe sets up overnight, making it the ultimate make-ahead breakfast or nutritious snack.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 5 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Whisk the mixture well for about one minute to prevent the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom.
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then whisk again thoroughly. This second whisk helps achieve a creamier texture.
- Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- When ready to serve, stir the pudding. If it is too thick, add a splash more coconut milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, or toasted coconut flakes before eating.
Notes
- For a lower sugar option suitable for keto diets, substitute the maple syrup with a few drops of liquid stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- If you prefer a thicker pudding, use a 1:3 ratio of chia seeds to liquid (e.g., 1/3 cup chia seeds to 1 cup liquid).
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep; prepare 3-4 jars at the start of the week for quick breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0