Description

A versatile and healthy chia pudding recipe featuring four delicious flavors: classic cinnamon raisin, matcha coconut, berry banana cinnamon, and chocolate cinnamon. Each pudding uses simple ingredients like chia seeds, almond milk, and maple syrup, making it a nutritious and customizable make-ahead breakfast or snack option that thickens overnight in the fridge.

Ingredients

Scale

Classic Cinnamon Raisin Chia Pudding

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Tiny pinch cardamom and ground cloves
2 tsp chopped raisins

Matcha Coconut Chia Pudding

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)
1 tsp green matcha powder
2 tsp shredded coconut

Berry Banana Cinnamon Chia Pudding

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)
2 tbsp chopped banana
2 tbsp chopped strawberries
Dash of cinnamon

Chocolate Cinnamon Chia Pudding

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Dash of cinnamon

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a small jelly jar, wide-mouth mason jar, or any container with a lid, add all the ingredients for your chosen chia pudding flavor. This step ensures all flavors mix evenly.
Mix and Refrigerate: Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the chia seeds, milk, sweetener, and flavorings. Cover the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. The pudding thickens as it sits, with 12 hours giving the best texture.
Adjust Consistency and Taste: After chilling, remove the pudding from the fridge and stir well. Add additional almond milk if you prefer a thinner consistency. Taste and adjust sweetness or add extra flavorings if desired before serving.

Notes

Use any milk alternative you prefer, such as soy, oat, or coconut milk, to customize the flavor and dietary needs.
Sweetener can be adjusted or substituted with honey, agave syrup, or artificial sweetener according to preference.
For best texture, let the pudding sit for at least 12 hours.
You can double or triple the recipe to make larger batches for meal prep.
Optional toppings like nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit can be added before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: International

Keywords: chia pudding, healthy breakfast, vegan pudding, dairy-free pudding, make-ahead breakfast, chia seeds, matcha pudding, chocolate chia pudding, cinnamon pudding