Using coconut milk, this creamy and sweet vanilla chia seed pudding takes less than 5 minutes to prepare (win!) and packs a big nutritional punch! Nourish your body at breakfast with this simple recipe, or enjoy the chia pudding in the afternoon as a nutritious and filling snack topped with fruit.

Chia pudding in a glass with fruit and granola

Vanilla Chia Pudding Packs a Nutrition Punch:

As a dietitian, I get very excited about foods that pack a nutritional punch, which is why I have several healthy and wholesome recipes with chia seeds here on my site. And with 11 grams of filling, gut-friendly fibre and 10% of the daily value for both calcium and iron, this chia seed pudding recipe is definitely one to add to your rotation.

Two jars of chia pudding with fruit and granola on top

Easy as Pie – or Pudding?

To make it, just whisk the ingredients together and pop it in the fridge for a few hours (or overnight) to let the chia seeds do their thing (absorbing liquid is their thing!).

Tip: After placing the chia pudding in the fridge to set, give it a good stir approximately 1-2 hours later. This will help to prevent the seeds not setting properly, which can result in a more runny, soupy mixture.

Serve it with fresh fruit, granola for crunch, and maybe a nice drizzle of creamy homemade peanut butter.

Chia pudding topped with fruit, coconut and granola

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chia pudding in a jar topped with fruit and granola

Super-Nutritious Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Using coconut milk, this creamy and sweet vanilla chia seed pudding takes less than 5 minutes to prepare (win!) and packs a big nutritional punch! Nourish your body at breakfast with this simple recipe, or enjoy the chia pudding in the afternoon as a nutritious and filling snack topped with fruit.
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Ingredients

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Transfer to 2 an airtight container or mason jar and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight.
  • After approximately 1-2 hours in the fridge, give the mixture a good stir then place back in the fridge until minimum 4 hours have passed.
  • Remove from fridge, add optional toppings, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Chia Pudding:
Keep it sealed in an airtight container in your refrigerator, and it will keep up to 5 days in the fridge.
Alternatively, you can also freeze chia pudding (yes, chia pudding is freezer-friendly!) in freezer-safe containers. It will store well in the freezer up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat it, thaw it in the fridge, and give it a good stir before serving.
Vanilla Chia Pudding is also great for meal prep! To make several servings, double or triple this recipe (the recipe above makes 2 servings), and spoon the mixture into to-go containers (or mason jars) with fruit or as is. Store them in the fridge, then grab and go!
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Author: Hannah Magee, RD
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This easy vegan and gluten-free Vanilla Chia Pudding makes a healthy and delicious snack or quick breakfast.