Chia Pudding Base Recipe

GF V DF VG Oct 27, 2025

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Chia pudding is a super simple breakfast or snack known for its extremely high fiber content, keeping you full for long periods of time with minimal calories. Additionally, chia seeds are also loaded with healthy fats, namely the omega 3 fatty acid ALA, as well as unsaturated fats and a bit of protein. Here is a simple base recipe for chia pudding, that can serve as the basis for all the toppings you can imagine

- 2 tbsp (24 g) Chia seeds
- 1/2 cup (120 g) Unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tbsp (5 g) Maple syrup

1. Add chia seeds, milk, vanilla, and sweetener to a small mason jar. Vigorously shake to combine. Let rest for 5 minutes, and then vigorously shake again. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight

2. Add whatever toppings on top that you desire. Great options are berries, nut butter, chocolate chips, cinnamon, coconut flakes, protein powder, etc. Here I've topped my chia pudding with 1 tbsp (16 g) almond butter, as well as a dash of cinnamon

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Description

 Chia pudding is a super simple breakfast or snack known for its extremely high fiber content, keeping you full for long periods of time with minimal calories. Additionally, chia seeds are also loaded with healthy fats, namely the omega 3 fatty acid ALA, as well as unsaturated fats and a bit of protein. Here is a simple base recipe for chia pudding, that can serve as the basis for all the toppings you can imagine

Time

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Rest Time:

8 hours

Total Time:

8 hours 10 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.52

Ingredients

Serving(s)

2 tbsp Chia seeds
1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/4 tbsp Maple syrup

Instructions

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1. Add chia seeds, milk, vanilla, and sweetener to a small mason jar. Vigorously shake to combine. Let rest for 5 minutes, and then vigorously shake again. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight



2. Add whatever toppings on top that you desire. Great options are berries, nut butter, chocolate chips, cinnamon, coconut flakes, protein powder, etc. Here I've topped my chia pudding with 1 tbsp (16 g) almond butter, as well as a dash of cinnamon

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 1

Calories: 154

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Total Fat: 8.5g (11 %)
 Saturated Fat: 0.9g (4 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.0g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 91mg (4 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 15.3g (6 %)
 Fiber: 8.5g (30 %)
 Net Carbs: 6.8g
 Total Sugar: 4.3g
  Added Sugar: 3.3g (7 %)
Protein: 4.4g (9 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0 %)
Vitamin D: 1.2mcg (6 %)
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Calcium: 378mg (29 %)
Iron: 2.22mg (12 %)
Magnesium: 89mg (21 %)
Potassium: 192mg (4 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

15.0

Glycemic Load

:

2.3

Sources of Inspiration

https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/basic-chia-seed-pudding/#wprm-recipe-container-33190

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