Mix the chia pudding. For each serving add 3 to 4 tablespoons of chia seeds to a mason jar, add the milk, the maple syrup, and the vanilla extract. Give everything a stir.
3 to 4 tablespoons chia seeds, 1 cup almond milk, ½ to 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener, ½ to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes and then stir again to make sure the chia seeds are evenly distributed. Cover the jars with lids or plastic wrap and let them sit for 2 hours, up to overnight.
Store the chia pudding in covered jars for 5 to 7 days.
Chocolate Chia Pudding
Combine the coconut milk and almond milk. Warm in the microwave or in a saucepan.
½ cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons dutch process cocoa powder
Mix the chia pudding. For each serving add 3 to 4 tablespoons of chia seeds to a mason jar, add the milk, the maple syrup, and the vanilla extract. Give everything a stir.
3 to 4 tablespoons chia seeds, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ to 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
Strawberry Chia Pudding
Combine the milk and the strawberries in a blender. Blend until smooth
1 cup almond milk, 1 cup strawberries, ½ to 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
Mix the chia pudding. For each serving add 3 to 4 tablespoons of chia seeds to a mason jar, add the milk, the maple syrup, and the strawberry extract. Give everything a stir.
Matcha Chia Pudding
Whisk together the milk and the matcha powder.
2 teaspoons matcha powder, 1 cup almond milk
Mix the chia pudding. For each serving add 3 to 4 tablespoons of chia seeds to a mason jar, add the milk, the maple syrup, and the vanilla. Give everything a stir.
3 to 4 tablespoons chia seeds, 1 to 2 teaspoons monk fruit simple syrup
Banana Chia Pudding
Blend fresh ripe bananas with your choice of milk before adding the chia seeds. Adjust the sweetness with a sweetener of your choosing.
3 to 4 tablespoons chia seeds, ½ medium banana, 1 cup almond milk, ½ to 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
To make low-carb banana chia pudding, use banana extract. Flavor to your preference. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring, if desired.
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RECIPE TIPS
You can make one larger batch by increasing the number of servings and adding everything to a large bowl that you can scoop out when ready to eat.
For a low-carb option use a keto-friendly syrup, like Lankanto maple syrup.
Unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk will give you a lighter pudding. If you would like a thicker pudding you can replace some or all of the milk with canned coconut milk.
Favorite Chia Seed Pudding Toppings
Fruit preserves: I make mine lower sugar by heating 1 cup of berries with 1 tablespoon of allulose or swerve sweetener. Cook in a saucepan over medium heat until the berries are broken down.