This is the easiest chia pudding recipe made with a handful of ingredients and delivers thick and creamy vanilla chia pudding perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks.

Easy Chia Pudding in glass jars with blueberries.

Ingredients

Chia seeds. You can use either black or white chia seeds.
Milk. You can use absolutely any milk for chia pudding. I like whole milk but any nut milk (my favs are macadamia milk and cashew milk but almond milk works well), soy milk, rice milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc. will all be delicious. It really just depends on whether you can tolerate dairy whether you use an alternative milk or not.
Sweetener. This is optional but honestly, I am not a fan of unsweetened chia pudding. To keep it lower in carbs, I like using Xylitol but brown sugar, coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup etc. can all be used.
Flavorings. I always add vanilla extract or vanilla paste but cinnamon is another great option. You can also add blended fruit for fruity versions (blend the fruit with the milk). Mango, berries, peaches, etc. are all delicious. A teaspoon or two of cocoa powder adds delicious chocolatey flavor.

How To Make Chia Pudding

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together. The trick to making chia pudding that doesn’t clump together is to allow the chia seeds to gel in the milk for 5 minutes, then whisk again and then cover, pop in the fridge and allow to set for at least 8 hours.

How long do you need to soak chia seed pudding?

Technically the chia seeds need only 30-60 minutes to start gelling but I don’t like how crunchy they are in that time of soaking. I prefer letting them soak for at least 8 hours, ideally overnight, to allow them to fully gel and hydrate. It’s also important to note that chia seeds contain a ton of fibre and therefore you need to be drinking a LOT of water if you’re going to be including chia seeds in your diet.

Can I Make This Ahead?

Yes, the chia seeds need a few hours in the fridge and will last for up to 4 days. I like to make a big batch at the beginning of the week for easy breakfasts.

Serving Suggestions

Chia pudding is a great breakfast or snack served with fresh fruit. Blueberries, raspberries, chopped strawberries, bananas, peaches, mangoes. You name it, it works. It’s also delicious with stewed apples, a sprinkling of nuts or a dollop of Greek yogurt. Almond butter/cashew butter/peanut butter is also a delicious addition. I like to allow the chia pudding to set than transfer to jars, top with fruit or yogurt and serving.