Super-Nutritious Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
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.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (learn chia seeds' nutrition benefits)
- 1 cup light coconut milk can sub with any other non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt optional
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!
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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!