Chia Pudding

Simple Chia Pudding

Use regular, almond, oat or coconut milk. Full-fat coconut milk out of the can makes a creamy, rich pudding.

• 4 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup milk
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
• optional toppings (berries, granola)

1. Use a mason jar or a bowl.
2. Stir the chia seeds into the milk for 5-10 minutes, then stir in sweetener if desired.
3. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Top with berries or chopped fruit and a sprinkling of granola.

Chia Chai Pudding 

• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 chai black tea bags
• 1/2 cup black chia seeds
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp butter
• pinch of salt
• 3 ripe pears or apples, peeled and diced
• granola (optional)

1. Steep 3 tea bags in 1 cup boiled water for 10 minutes, discard bags.

2. In a bowl, mix: 1/2 cup chia seeds, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 3 Tbsp maple syrup, pinch of salt.

3. Refrigerate mixture for 4 hours or overnight.

4. Peel and dice 3 pears or apples and cook in a saucepan with 1 Tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 cup water, 1 Tbsp        butter and a pinch of salt for 20 minutes until soft and golden.

5. Serve the chilled chia pudding topped with the warm fruit and sprinkle with granola if desired.

Chia + Yogurt Pudding for 4

• 1-3/4 cups milk
• 1 cup yogurt (plain, flavored or Greek)
• 2 Tbsp honey, maple or agave syrup)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• optional toppings: fruit, toasted nuts, granola, coconut

1. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, yogurt, honey, vanilla, salt.
2. Whisk in chia seeds, stir about 5 minutes.
3. Divide among 4 six-ounce bowls, cover and chill at least 2 hours.

 Protein Powder Chocolate Chia Pudding

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup cold almond milk
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds

1. Mix ingredients together well, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Chocolate Chia Pudding

• 1-3/4 cups milk or unsweetened nut milk
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 Tbsp honey, maple syrup or agave syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• Toppers: fruit, toasted nuts, granola, or toasted coconut (optional)

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt, honey, vanilla, salt.
2. Whisk in cocoa powder and cinnamon.
3. Whisk in chia seeds.
4. Divide mixture in 4 bowls or jars, cover and chill at least 2 hours, add toppings if desired.

Coconut Chia Pudding

• 1-3/4 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup coconut yogurt
• 2 Tbsp honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup,
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• Optional: chopped fresh pineapple or mango, 1 tsp. lime zest, toasted coconut flakes.

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt, honey, vanilla, salt.
2. Whisk in chia seeds.
3. Divide in 4 bowls, chill 2 hours.
4. Top with chopped  tropical fruit and 1 tsp lime zest if desired and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.