Start your day on a nutritious note with our easy and delicious Oat Milk Chia Pudding. This simple recipe takes only 5 minutes to make, combines the goodness of chia seeds, plant based milk, and a medley of fresh fruit to create a delightful and satisfying breakfast treat.
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Why we love this recipe
- make the night before, and leave in the fridge for an easy breakfast the next day
- full of protein and healthy fats to keep you full for longer
Ingredients
- Chia Seeds: these tiny seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber. They also contribute to the gel-like consistency of the pudding.
- Oat Milk: a popular non-dairy alternative, adds a creamy texture to the pudding. But be careful because oat based milk is usually is high in carbs and sugars and can spike your blood sugar.
- Blueberries: full of antioxidants and an excellent source of fiber, they are are a fruit that is not as high in sugar but still brings sweetness to the chia seed pudding.
- Peanut Butter: plant-based protein and adds creaminess to the recipe
- Optional Honey: a natural sweetener of choice, with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Do not use for babies under 1 years of age due to risk of botulism.
How to Make This Pudding
- In a bowl or glass jar, combine the chia seeds and milk. Stir well to avoid clumping and ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl or glass jar and allow the mixture to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- Once the pudding reaches your desired thickness, layer it into serving glasses or mason jars with a layer of chia pudding, then blueberries, then chia.
- Top the pudding with blueberries, creating a colorful and nutritious layer.
- Drizzle a teaspoon of peanut butter over each serving.
- Finish off by drizzling honey on top, creating a sweet and satisfying balance
Top tip for a quick version: if you want to make a chia pudding quickly then just use warm milk. The warmth of the milk makes the chia seeds expand quicker, so your chia seed pudding recipe can be done in 10 minutes
Additions
- Add any of your favorite toppings such as banana slices, fresh berries,
- Add a mashed banana to the chia seed and milk mixture and you get a banana chia pudding
- Top with some homemade granola
- Mix in some protein powder with the chia seeds and milk
- Add cocoa powder with the chia seeds and milk
- Add a teaspoon on vanilla extract before placing in the fridge
- Add some oats for a more carby breakfast like these chia overnight oats
Variations
- Use other plant-based milks like coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, or cashew milk
- Use any other nut butter (like hazelnut butter, cashew butter) or chopped nuts.
- Can be a vegan chia pudding if you omit or replace the honey with maple syrup
Storage
- Store leftover chia seed pudding with oat milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days
FAQ
Absolutely! Experiment with coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk to discover your favorite plant-based milk for this recipe.
Feel free to customize the sweetness by adjusting the honey amount or using alternative sweeteners like agave syrup or maple syrup.
Yes, this recipe is perfect for meal prep. Prepare a large batch and portion it into individual servings stored in glass jars for a quick and healthy breakfast throughout the week. We recommend keeping it in the fridge for 3 days, after which you should probably make a new batch.
This pudding is great for babies just omit honey and any other sweetener and chop or smash blueberries so they don't pose a choking hazard.
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Oat Milk Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chia seeds and milk. Stir well to avoid clumping and ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Allow the mixture to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- Once the pudding reaches your desired thickness, layer it into serving glasses or mason jars with a layer of chia pudding, then blueberries, then chia pudding.
- Top the pudding with blueberries, creating a colorful and nutritious layer.
- Drizzle a teaspoon of peanut butter over each serving for an added depth of flavor.
- Finish off by drizzling honey on top, creating a sweet and satisfying balance.
Notes
- if you want to make the pudding quicker in the morning then just mix the chia seeds with some warm milk. Warm milk makes the chia seeds absorb liquid faster and you can have a chia seed pudding ready in 10 minutes.
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