Chia Seed Pudding

Give yourself the gift of making several of these chia seed puddings early in the week- they make a filling breakfast or mid-afternoon snack and can be easily customized with toppings of fresh fruit, granola and nuts.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup almond, soy, oat or coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Suggested toppings: chopped mango, fresh berries, sliced bananas, pomegranate seeds, toasted nuts, granola, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, etc.

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a glass jar and stir well to combine, making sure to scrape up any seeds that clump together at the bottom of the jar. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir well again; pudding should have thickened slightly. Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight for pudding to thicken fully.
  2. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy. 
  3. Pudding can be made up to 5 days in advance. 

Note: To make chocolate chia seed pudding, add  1½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder to the  ingredients. You may want to increase the sweetener by  ½ teaspoon.