Simple Homemade Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seed pudding is one of the easiest on-the-go breakfasts/snacks to meal prep and it’s delicious! Now, if you’ve never had it you might need some time to adjust to the texture, but trust me, in the end you will love it!

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Choosing your ingredients
As with any recipe, you want to make sure you have the best ingredients.  Be sure to check the labels when you purchase your ingredients.  

Every brand of chia seeds is going to have different serving sizes and protein amounts.  I always try to pick one that has the highest protein to get the most benefit from the chia seeds. 

For the liquid part of the chia seed pudding, you can use almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, etc.  I personally like to use flax milk + protein. I also use coconut milk from time to time because of the creamy texture.  

Then, you’ll want to think about which type of sweetener to use.  I recommend maple syrup or honey.  Again, think about the different brands you can use - if you are going to use maple syrup I suggest using a pure maple syrup.

Ingredients List

• 2 cups of coconut milk (or other substitute)
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (or less) maple syrup (or other sweetener substitute)

Optional Ingredients:

• Cinnamon powder
• Cacao powder
• Peanut butter powder
• Banana (mashed)
• Matcha green tea powder
• Collagen powder

Recipe:
Mix all ingredients in an air tight container and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until it gels together.  
*You can top with nuts, fruit, granola, sauces, coco whip, dark chocolate chips, etc.*

I like meal-prepping chia seed pudding in advance and letting it sit in the fridge overnight.  Then I have an easy option for breakfast in the morning or a snack/dessert later in the day!

There are so many variations of chia seed pudding that you shouldn’t have a problem finding one that you like.  You can also easily double the recipe if you have a large family to feed. Hope you enjoy!

Author

Candice Canace has been a NASM certified personal trainer since 2014.  She specializes in women's fitness, weight loss, functional anatomy and overall health and wellness. Candice offers one-on-one personal training and small group training to women in Charlotte, NC. She also provides home and gym workouts through her online training app and is a certified online trainer.

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