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Three Chia Seed Pudding cups with fruit and nut toppings
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How to Make Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding delivers a healthy dose of nutrition, including fiber, protein and omega 3 fatty acids. Great for breakfast or a snack at home or on the go!
Prep Time5 minutes
Setting Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chia seed pudding
Servings: 1
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

Instructions

  • Combine the milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup in a bowl, cup, or reusable storage container. Stir well.
    Chia seeds mixed into milk in a glass measuring cup
  • Let sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes. Stir again to make sure all the clumps are broken up. Cover and put in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
    Chia seeds and milk in a glass measuring cup
  • Once the seeds have softened and a gel-like substance has formed around each seed, your pudding is ready! Serve with fruit, nuts, or any other desired toppings.
    Three Chia Seed Pudding cups with fruit and nut toppings

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Notes

  • Typically, the ratio of ingredients is 2 tablespoons chia seeds and 1 teaspoon sweetener for every 1/2 cup liquid. If you want a thicker pudding, add more chia seeds. If you want a thinner pudding, add more liquid. You can also adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 2mg