![]() This will really give the chia seeds plenty of time to absorb all the liquid and will give you the best texture. For best results, place in the fridge overnight to “gel“.Make sure to whisk all the ingredients together well so you don’t get clumps of chia seeds in your pudding.Coconut milk naturally has more fat in it and will give you a creamier chia pudding. If you prefer a richer creamier chia pudding, opt for coconut milk.Since the majority of the chia pudding is made from the milk you use, using one that tastes good is essential for tasty chia pudding! Use good quality or homemade plant-based milk.Granola (I like this one with chia pudding).Nut butter (runny almond butter works great!).Yogurt (Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt…etc.).Topping Ideas for Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding You can enjoy it on its own, scoop it into a bowl, or enjoy it in a cup with fresh fruits. (You can also prepare this in advance the night more and place the mixture in the fridge overnight for best results) When the chia pudding is done, it should look like this.Īnd that’s it! Your chia pudding is ready to go. Use a whisk and whisk everything together for 1-2 minutes until you see the mixture starts to thicken.Ĭover and place the bowl in the fridge for at least 1 hour for the mixture to thicken. How to Make Chia Pudding (Vanilla Flavored)Īdd the chia seeds to a bowl along with the plant-based milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup. You could also use any other sticky sweetener you love Vanilla extract: the real stuff! It makes a big difference in flavour.Plant-based milk: any kind you like! I recommend homemade almond milk or cashew milk, but store-bought works too.Chia seeds: of course we wouldn’t be able to make this recipe without them! You can use white or dark chia seeds.I generally prefer a ratio of 5-1 for my chia pudding, for a slightly less-thick texture. if you use coconut milk you may need a bit more liquid since coconut milk tends to be thicker than almond milk.)įrom there, you can always mix in some more liquid to your chia pudding after it gels if you prefer a slightly thinner texture. This may vary slightly depending on the type of liquid you use and the brand of chia seeds you use. The general ratio I stick to is at least 4 parts liquid to 1 part chia seeds, ( ex: 1 cup of liquid, to 1/4 cup of chia seeds) though I find this a little too thick for my liking and I prefer a ratio of 5-6 parts liquid to 1 part chia seeds. It really is healthy enough to eat any time of the day, but also enjoyable as a sweet treat! It’s filling, loaded with omegas and protein!Ĭhia seeds have the ability to expand 10x their original size, which you’ll notice once you see how much liquid you have to add compared to the number of chia seeds you have to add. This vanilla chia pudding makes a great breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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