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Overnight Chia Seed Pudding is a healthy, make-ahead breakfast made with chia seeds and milk. Easy to customize, naturally filling, and perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
Chia Seed Pudding is an easy snack to make or healthy breakfast. The combination of the flavors makes this my go-to snack recipe. It is healthy, filling and easy to make.
This chia pudding recipe is even better topped with this Easy Homemade Granola Recipe and fresh fruit. For another easy pudding option, try this Rice Pudding, Slow Cooker Rice Pudding or Banana Pudding.
What Makes This the Best Overnight Chia Pudding
What truly sets this overnight chia pudding apart is how simple, reliable, and customizable it is. The chia-to-liquid ratio creates a perfectly creamy texture, not too thick and not watery, while a quick second stir prevents clumping for smooth results every time.
Using real ingredients like milk, natural sweeteners, and vanilla gives it a clean, fresh flavor that’s easy to love. Plus, it’s endlessly customizable with fruits, nut butters, and toppings, making it perfect for meal prep without ever getting boring.
Whether you’re making it for busy mornings or a healthy snack, this recipe delivers consistent, delicious results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Milk – Use dairy or non dairy milk of choice
- Chia seeds – Use fresh chia seeds that haven’t expired
- Vanilla Extract – We recommend using pure vanilla extract for the best taste
- Pure Maple Syrup – You can also substitute with honey
- Additional Options to try – Fresh fruit, walnuts, Granola, Coconut flakes, Chocolate chips
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How to Make Overnight Chia Seed Pudding
Step 1 – First, add the milk, chia seeds, vanilla and maple syrup or honey to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2 – Second, whisk everything together until it’s well combined.
Step 3 – Lastly, just cover the pudding mixture and put in the fridge. This will take several hours and I prefer to leave it overnight.
Overnight Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Milk
- ¾ cup Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey
- Additional Options
- Fresh fruit
- Nuts
- Granola
- Chocolate
- Compote
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add milk, chia seeds, vanilla and maple syrup or honey
- Whisk together until well combined
- Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight ** see notes
- Enjoy on its own or add in your choice of addition fruit, nuts or granola
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tips
- Meal Prep – It is convenient to make at night before bed and then it is all ready in the morning. Perfect for busy weeks and to make a batch for the week
- Texture – If the pudding is not thick enough after being in the fridge, you can add more chia seeds. Mix it all together and put back in the refrigerator for a couple more hours until it’s the desired consistency.
Variations Ideas
- Milk – Feel free to use different types of milk. You can use non-dairy milks such as almond milk, full-fat coconut milk or light coconut milk, oat milk, cashew milk or dairy milk.
- Sweetener – You can use different types of sweetener of your choice.
- Extracts – Feel free to use different flavors of extracts to add different flavors.
- Berry Chia Pudding – Add mashed berries
- Chocolate Chia Pudding – Add ½ tablespoon of cocoa powder
- Tropical – Use coconut milk and mango
- Peanut Butter – Stir in nut butter or any peanut butter of your choice
Nutrition Facts
High-Protein Variations for Busy Mornings
Making chia pudding high protein is easy, and you can boost the protein without changing the creamy texture or flavor you love. Here are the best, most effective ways to do it:
- High Protein Milk – Instead of using regular milk swap for Fairlife Milk or Soy Milk.
- Greek Yogurt – Stir in ¼ – ½ cup Greek yogurt after the pudding sets or mix it in before chilling. This makes chia pudding extra creamy while significantly boosting protein.
- Protein Powder – Add ½–1 scoop vanilla protein powder when mixing the chia pudding. Whisk completely to avoid any clumps.
How Long to Soak Chia Pudding
For best results we recommend soaking chia pudding for at least 6 hours or overnight. If the mixture is not thick enough, add more chia seeds and place back in the fridge to soak an additional 2 hours.
Favorite Toppings of your Choice
This chia seed pudding can be topped with may different things. Top with chocolate chips, cinnamon, slice almonds, and fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.
This low-carb meal is always stocked in my fridge for quick and easy snack.
Frequently Asked Questions
You might be wondering what is the big deal about chia seeds? Well they are actually edible seeds of Salvia hispanica and you can use them in lots of recipes. Today, we are making pudding with them.
If your kids love pudding, this is an easy way to get lots of good ingredients in them without much fuss. The consistency tastes like pudding that kids love but the chia seeds make this mom approved for breakfast.
Yes! They have lots of fiber, heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and more. As you can imagine, incorporating this ingredient really helps to make this pudding healthy and supports weight loss as it keeps you full.
You can even add chocolate to make chocolate chia pudding. Yum! This is sure to be a hit and a great way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your family’s diet.
Store in an airtight container or individual jars with a lid for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can freeze this chia seed recipe by storing in individual freezer containers for up to 1 month. When ready to serve, thaw in the fridge overnight for a delicious snack the next day.
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I was surprised by how much I liked this. It’s also a healthy snack, and you can add whatever you want to it, such as fruits, nuts, granola.