Craving a creamy, healthy and delicious snack that’s also ridiculously easy to make? These vegan chia pudding recipes are IT! No expertise or special ingredients required. Perfect for busy days.
What is chia pudding?
A chia pudding is a healthy, quick snack made of chia seeds, (plant) milk, a sweetener of choice (for example: maple syrup) and additional toppings (usually fruits, coconut flakes, granola…etc.).
The chia seeds absorb the added liquids, resulting in a pudding-like texture. This meal doesn’t require any cooking. It can be eaten as a breakfast, snack or dessert.
Classic Chia Pudding:
Homemade Chia Seed Pudding combines chia seeds with oat milk, maple syrup, and vanilla to give you a sweet, creamy, and satisfying vegan breakfast. It’s nutritious, easy to make days in advance, and fun to customize with sweet toppings. Grab the jar from the fridge and bring it with you wherever you need to go.
Strawberry Chia Pudding:
This vegan Strawberry Chia Pudding combines chia seeds with a creamy and naturally sweetened strawberry milk to give you a healthy, sweet, and satisfying breakfast or snack. All you need are 6 simple ingredients and 10 minutes to make this perfect make-ahead recipe.
Chocolate Chia Pudding:
Craving a healthy treat that’s also tasty? This vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding will hit the spot! Top it with your favorite nut butters and fresh fruits for a truly decadent snack.
Cherry Chocolate Chia Pudding:
Inspired by the famous Black Forest Cake, this Cherry Chocolate Chia Pudding combines chia seeds, fresh cherries, oat milk, and cocoa powder to give you a healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Mango Chia Pudding:
Enjoy this 4-ingredient Mango Chia Pudding for a tropical snack on the go. It’s like a mini vacation in a jar! Serve with extra mango chunks or a drizzle of maple syrup on top, then dig in.
Blended Banana Chia Pudding:
If you are a fan of banana pudding, treat yourself to this healthier version made with blended chia seeds. Drizzle a generous amount of peanut butter on top and enjoy!
Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding:
Bursting with summer flavors, this Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding is a great snack to make when fresh raspberries are in season!
Matcha Chia Pudding:
If you’re bored of coffee, make this tasty Matcha Chia Pudding for an energizing morning or afternoon snack! A serving of vegan whipped cream on top will make this treat feel like a luxurious dessert.
FAQ
Chia pudding can be a quite healthy breakfast, snack or dessert when eaten in moderation just like anything else. Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, protein and magnesium.
Chia pudding got its name from the pudding-like texture the chia seeds have after absorbing the liquid that’s added to them. It is not entirely smooth, like regular pudding. Chia pudding has tiny bumps in it that you can get rid of by using a high speed blender.
The reason why chia pudding is so filling is because of its high fiber and protein content.
You can do either or both, depending on your tastes. If you prefer your chia pudding to have a super smooth texture, put it into a high speed blender.
Yes, it’s okay to eat a chia pudding everyday, as it is a highly nutritious meal.
For more tasty vegan meals, check out our breakfast and overnight oats recipe roundups.
7 Easy Chia Pudding Recipes
Ingredients
- chia seeds
- coconut milk
- vanilla extract
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Choose your favorite vegan chia pudding from the list.
- Click on the name to get to the recipe.
- Happy cooking!