Chia seeds are tiny, nutrient-dense seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant.

Can I replace the coconut milk?

Yes. You can replace the coconut cream with any non-dairy milk, like oat, almond, or cashew milk. Your chia pudding may have a slightly thinner consistency. If you're not making your chia pudding dairy-free, feel free to sub in Greek yogurt or regular milk.

How long should I soak chia seed pudding before eating?

I recommend refrigerating your vanilla chia pudding for at least 2 hours, but overnight is best.

How do I thicken chia seed pudding?

If you chia pudding isn't thick enough to your liking, simply add more chia seeds. You can also try letting it chill for longer if it's only been a couple of hours.

Vanilla Chia Pudding Recipe | Joyful Healthy Eats

Description

Made with only 4 ingredients, this creamy chia pudding recipe is an easy and delicious make-ahead breakfast, snack, or dessert. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free!

Ingredients

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2 cups full fat coconut milk, just the cream at the top of can
6 tablespoons chia seeds
3 tablespoons of maple (or 4 tablespoons if you like it sweeter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a small bowl, using a whisk mix until combined.
Cover with plastic wrap, place in the refrigerator and let sit overnight. (you could eat in 2 hours but I think it tastes better if you let it sit overnight and let the chia seeds soften)
Serve with fresh fruit, nuts, or honey.

Notes

To Store: Keep well covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container, leaving an inch of free space at the top so the pudding can expand as it freezes. Enjoy within 2 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying.

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