Chia Pudding Recipe 4 Ways

Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and high-quality proteins that are good for the health. One of the best recipes you can prepare using chia seeds is the chia pudding. It is a healthy breakfast meal you can also prepare ahead of time. Here are four delicious flavors you can explore with your chia pudding adventures!

1. Chai Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• pinch of cardamom
• pinch of ground cloves
• 2 tsp raisins (chopped)

Instructions:

Prepare a mason jar.
Add milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
Mix well.
Add ground cinnamon, cardamom, and ground cloves.
Add chopped raisins.
Mix well to combine.
Close the jar and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Once done, remove it from the fridge.
Enjoy!

2. Matcha Coconut Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp Matcha powder
• 2 tsp shredded coconut

Instructions:

Prepare a mason jar.
Add milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
Mix well.
Add Matcha powder and shredded coconut.
Mix well to combine.
Close the jar and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Once done, remove it from the fridge.
Enjoy!

3. Strawberry Banana Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• a dash of ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp chopped ripe banana
• 2 tbsp sliced strawberries

Instructions:

Prepare a mason jar.
Add milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
Mix well.
Add ground cinnamon, chopped ripe banana, and sliced strawberries.
Mix well to combine.
Close the jar and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Once done, remove it from the fridge.
Enjoy!

4. Chocolate Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• a dash of ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Prepare a mason jar.
Add milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
Mix well.
Add unsweetened cocoa powder and ground cinnamon.
Mix well to combine.
Close the jar and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Once done, remove it from the fridge.
Enjoy!

Tips and ideas:

You can keep the chia pudding recipes in the fridge overnight before serving them.

You can add toppings if you like.

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJWpQb1bexc

How To Make Chia Pudding | 6 Amazing Chia Pudding Recipes

Chia seeds are fully loaded with health benefits. They are high in fiber and antioxidants. They are also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which is good for cardiovascular health. There are numerous ways you can add chia seeds to your diet. One way is to make chia pudding. Here is a collection of amazing, delicious, and healthy chia pudding recipes. 🙂

1. Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 whole ripe banana (halved)
• 3 tbsp black chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• chopped walnuts (optional for garnishing)

Instructions:

Slice half of the ripe banana and set aside.

Place half of the ripe banana in a bowl.
Mash it.
Add 3 tbsp black chia seeds, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 3/4 cup almond milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave for 10-15 minutes until the mixture is thick.
After 10-15 minutes, give it a mix.

Assemble the banana bread chia pudding.
Prepare a glass or a jar.
Add half of the banana chia pudding at the bottom.
Add a layer of banana slices, followed by the rest of the banana chia pudding.
Top it off with banana slices and chopped walnuts.
Serve and enjoy!

2. Lemon Raspberry

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp white chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• zest of a lemon
• 2/3 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup fresh raspberries or more for garnishing

Instructions:

In a bowl, add 3 tbsp white chia seeds, 1 tbsp maple syrup, zest of a lemon, and 2/3 cup almond milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave it for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Set aside.

Prepare a jar and add half of the raspberries.
Mash the raspberries.
Add the lemon raspberry chia pudding.
Top it off with raspberries.
Serve and enjoy!

3. Vanilla Coconut Cashew

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp black chia seeds
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)
• 1 tbsp cashew butter
• shredded coconut (for garnishing)

Instructions:

In a bowl, add 3 tbsp black chia seeds, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Add the chia pudding in a jar.
Top it off with cashew butter and garnish with shredded coconut.
Serve and enjoy!

4. Chai Spiced Chia Latte

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp black chia seeds
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• chopped pecans (for garnishing)
• cinnamon stick (for garnishing)

Instructions:

In a bowl, add 3 tbsp black chia seeds and 2 tbsp coconut sugar.
Add seasonings – 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp cloves, and 1/4 tsp cardamom.
Pour 3/4 cup almond milk.
Mix well until combined.
Leave it for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Transfer to a jar.
Top it off with 1 tbsp almond butter.
Garnish with chopped pecans and a cinnamon stick.
Serve and enjoy!

5. Dark Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp black chia seeds
• 3 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• coconut yogurt (for garnishing)
• chopped hazelnuts (for garnishing)
• chocolate chips (for garnishing)

Instructions:

In a bowl, add 3 tbsp black chia seeds, 3 tbsp raw cacao powder, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 3/4 cup almond milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Transfer to a jar.
Garnish with coconut yogurt, chopped hazelnuts, and chocolate chips.
Serve and enjoy!

6. Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp white chia seeds
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp strawberry jam
• fresh strawberries (for garnishing)
• chopped almonds (for garnishing)

Instructions:

In a bowl, add 3 tbsp white chia seeds, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, and 1/2 cup almond milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave it for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Transfer half of the chia pudding into the jar.
Add 2 tsp strawberry jam on top.
Add the rest of the chia pudding.
Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and chopped almonds.
Serve and enjoy!

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ig3Rm1YLRo

Mango And Cream Overnight Oats

Oatmeal is probably one of the quickest and most nutritious breakfasts you can have. Instead of your traditional oat-based porridge, why not make a more exciting and healthier oatmeal? In this Mango And Cream Overnight Oats recipe, oats are mixed with milk, mango puree, and chia seeds, then topped with yogurt and diced mangoes. The mixture is set in the fridge overnight to make a cool, sweet, creamy, delicious, and healthy breakfast. This is such a great way to kick-start your day!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of Quaker Oats Standard Oats
• 1 cup of fat-free milk
• 4 tsp chia seeds
• 1 large mango, pureed
• 1 large mango, diced
• 1 cup of low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt

Instructions:

This recipe takes about 10 minutes to make. The oatmeal needs to set in the fridge overnight. Serves 2.

Put oats in serving glasses.
Pour milk into the serving glasses.
Add 2 tsp of chia seeds to each serving glass.
Pour mango puree into the serving glasses.
Stir all the ingredients until well-combined.
Top with Greek-style yogurt and diced mangoes.
Let the oatmeal set in the fridge overnight before serving.

Ideas And Tips:

• Aside from mangoes, you can use strawberries, peaches, kiwis, mixed berries, bananas, apples or pears.

• If you’re vegan, you can use non-dairy milk and non-dairy yogurt.

images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37bSA0KLwqw