Chia seed pudding is an easy vegan breakfast that you can prepare ahead of time. If you love a breakfast you can grab when you’re on the go, this three-ingredient chia pudding is for you!
Breakfast can be tricky, can’t it?
For one thing, if you’re busy, it can be easy to forget. You’re in a rush, and you just head out the door without eating. And that’s not a great way to start your day!
And if you’re a vegan, or have food allergies, some of the traditional breakfast recipes just don’t work anymore. Eggs, pastries with dairy or nuts – these are not possibilities.
Fortunately, I have lots and lots of allergy friendly breakfast recipes on my site! If you like easy recipes like vegan muffins or a simple peach smoothie, there’s sure to be something for you to try this week!
You can mix up this chia seed pudding the night before, and in the morning you’ll have a tasty breakfast that will keep you full until lunch.
Ingredient Notes
- Chia Seeds – Chia seeds are a pretty mainstream ingredient these days, so in addition to health food stores, you can often find them at regular grocery stores like Kroger or Meijer. If you have food allergies, you will want to be careful with any seeds you buy, as they can often be cross contaminated with nuts. I recommend buying chia seeds from Gerbs Allergy Friendly Foods, which processes all their products in an allergen-free facility.
- Non-Dairy Milk – Use any non-dairy milk that works for your dietary needs. Try oat milk, coconut milk, rice milk, or any other plant based milk.
Chia Seed Storage
Once you open your chia seeds, place in an airtight container, like a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Chia seeds should stay fresh for 2-4 years if stored in a refrigerator, or a cook, dark place like a pantry.
Step by Step Instructions
- Place the chia seeds and maple syrup in a jar.
- Add the non-dairy milk.
- Stir to break up any clumps of seeds. Place the lid on and shake well.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir, then top each serving with fresh fruit.
Toppings
I love the combination of fresh cherries and peaches on this pudding, but you can try any fruit that you love! Raspberries, blueberries, mangoes, apples, pears, or kiwi would all be delicious choices.
Top Tips
To make sure your chia pudding thickens:
- make sure that you used the correct ratio of seeds/liquid
- use a spoon to break up clumps of seeds before shaking the jar
- refrigerate for at least 4 hours
- if it still isn’t thick, stir in another tablespoon of seeds and refrigerate for a bit longer
More Chia Seed Recipes
Watch the video below to see how easy it is to make this vegan breakfast!
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Recipe
Vegan Chia Seed Pudding with Cherries and Peaches.
Ingredients
- 1 cup non-dairy milk I used So Delicious unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 ½ Tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 peaches diced
- ¾ cup cherries pitted and sliced
Instructions
- Combine the chia seeds, non-dairy milk, and maple syrup, in a container with a lid. Stir well to break up any clumps of seeds, then place the lid on and shake well.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Stir before serving.
- Top with diced peaches and cherries.
D
I love this for a quick breakfast.
whiskandshout
Yum! Love how easy this is- no one can say chia pudding is boring anymore : )
Melanie
This looks delicious! I love how simple it is to prep. So pretty!
Regan @ The Healthy Aperture Blog
I’ve been looking for a new chia pudding recipe. Love this one!!
Kelly
Thanks, Regan! I hope you enjoy it!
allie
As much as I see this pudding around I’ve never actually tried it. These pictures definitely make me want to change that.
Strength and Sunshine
Cherry peach? Now that’s a summer combo!
Lisa
I haven’t made a good chia seed pudding in SUCH a long time. It looks great with peaches and cherries!
Julia
When I was a kid, I wouldn’t touch tapioca pudding even though I ended up liking it the second I tried it…I bet the kidlets will come around at some point…and in the meantime: more pudding for you and Daryl! Yep, a perfect dessert for summer, indeed!
Sarah@Whole and Heavenly Oven
Pretty much swooning over how fabulous this pudding looks, Kelly! I would definitely not be sharing this with anyone! ;)
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
This chia seed pudding looks gorgeous, Kelly! I love the fresh berries that you added in here. What a perfect summer breakfast!