This vanilla chia pudding recipe with almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract is very basic, and can be altered in so many ways. It takes 2 minutes to prep the night before. You can make a few at a time (I like to do 5 for Monday – Friday) as chia pudding stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days. Then in the morning, grab a jar (I love little Mason jars) and top with your favourite toppings like nuts, berries, fruit or coconut flakes.
Tips for Best Chia Pudding
- Right ratio of chia seeds to liquid. I like my chia pudding neither soupy, nor so thick that it’s dry. I like “normal” pudding.
- I personally do not like to dirty a blender for a chia pudding recipe. Another good whisk/shake after 10 minutes of soaking chia seeds ensures no lumps in the morning.
- I also do not like taste of canned coconut milk after a few days in the fridge. It tastes “soapy”. Therefore, carton plant-based milk is the best IMHO.
- Maple syrup mixes better with cold milk than thick honey.
How to Make Vanilla Chia Pudding Recipe
- In small Mason jars (as pictured), add milk, maple syrup, vanilla and chia seeds in this particular order. DO NOT change it up or else… Kidding but don’t.
![Vanilla Chia Pudding Recipe with almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract for easy healthy breakfast or snack. Use any toppings or make a part of a meal prep.]()
![Vanilla Chia Pudding Recipe with almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract for easy healthy breakfast or snack. Use any toppings or make a part of a meal prep.]()
- Stir well with a spoon or fork, let sit for 10 minutes and stir again. This will prevent lumps.
![Vanilla Chia Pudding Recipe with almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract for easy healthy breakfast or snack. Use any toppings or make a part of a meal prep.]()
- Then refrigerate overnight.
![Vanilla Chia Pudding Recipe with almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract for easy healthy breakfast or snack. Use any toppings or make a part of a meal prep.]()
- When ready to eat, stir well and top with favourite toppings: nuts, berries, fruit, coconut flakes etc. I have to say if you like toppings, use bigger Mason jars.
Chia Pudding Toppings Ideas
- Nuts (toasted are even better although they lose a bit of nutritional value)
- Fresh or frozen fruit and berries
- Coconut flakes (toasted are yum)
More Chia Pudding Recipes
PrintVanilla Chia Pudding Recipe
Vanilla Chia Pudding Recipe with almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract for easy healthy breakfast or snack. Use any toppings or make a part of a meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving (8 oz jar)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- Nuts, berries, fruit, coconut flakes for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In any glass container with a tight seal lid, add ingredients in the following order: milk, maple syrup, vanilla and chia seeds. If you would like to add toppings in the morning, use bigger jars, otherwise use smaller jars (pictured).
- Stir well with a spoon or fork, let sit for 10 minutes and stir again. This will prevent lumps. Then refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to eat, stir well and top with favourite toppings: nuts, berries, fruit, coconut flakes etc.
Store: Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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