Chia Seed Pudding Creamy Vegan (Printable)

Silky chia pudding set in almond milk, sweetened with maple and vanilla; chill until thick, top with berries or nuts.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or alternative plant-based or dairy milk
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

05 - Fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans
07 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
08 - Fresh mint leaves

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
02 - Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then whisk again to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed and prevent clumping.
03 - Cover the bowl or transfer to individual jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until thickened and creamy.
04 - Stir before serving. Enjoy chilled, garnished with fresh berries, nuts, coconut, or mint as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Chia seed pudding is secretly forgiving, so you can barely measure and still have delicious results.
  • It's a lazy breakfast hero—just soak it overnight and wake up to something cool and creamy.
02 -
  • If you forget to whisk again after the first few minutes, expect stubborn clumps at the bottom—I've learned the hard way.
  • Switching to coconut milk one morning gave me the creamiest pudding I didn't know I was missing.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of salt to bump up the sweetness naturally without extra sugar.
  • Layering toppings can help keep nuts and coconut crunchy, even after chilling overnight.