Creamy Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients

For the Pudding

2 tablespoons chia seeds

½ cup milk

1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1–2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, optional

Small pinch of cinnamon, optional

For Topping

Choose any combination you enjoy:

Fresh strawberries

Blueberries

Banana slices

Mango pieces

Raspberries

Chopped nuts

Shredded coconut

Granola

Peanut butter

Almond butter

Pumpkin seeds

A small drizzle of honey

Cocoa powder

Cinnamon

Choosing Your Milk

The milk you use can change the flavor and consistency of your pudding.

Regular dairy milk gives the pudding a creamy, mild

flavor. Almond milk provides a lighter nutty taste, while coconut milk can make the pudding especially rich and fragrant. Oat milk gives a naturally smooth texture and slightly sweet flavor.

You can use whatever milk you already have available. If you prefer a particularly thick pudding, using a little less milk can help create a firmer consistency.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Measure the Chia Seeds

Start by measuring 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and placing them into a clean bowl, jar, or small container.

Measuring the seeds accurately is useful

because the amount of liquid determines how thick the pudding becomes. If you add substantially more milk without increasing the chia seeds, the finished pudding may remain quite loose.

Step 2: Add the Milk

Pour ½ cup of milk over the chia seeds.

Immediately give the mixture a good stir. Make sure the seeds are distributed throughout the milk instead of sitting together at the bottom.

Step 3: Add the Sweetener

Add 1–2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup.

The amount you need depends on your preferred sweetness. If you’replanning to add sweet fruit, you may want to use less sweetener.

You can also leave out the sweetener and add sweetness later with fruit.

Step 4: Add Vanilla

Add ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Vanilla is optional, but it gives the pudding a pleasant dessert-like aroma and helps bring the other flavors together.

For a different flavor, you can replace vanilla with a small amount of cinnamon or unsweetened cocoa powder.

Step 5: Add Greek Yogurt

For an extra creamy pudding, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt.

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