Chia Seed Pudding 8 Ways

Healthy dessert? Power-packed breakfast? Delicious snack? Check all the boxes with chia seed pudding 8 ways! These paleo + vegan chia seed pudding recipes are made with real ingredients, whipped together in minimal time, and full of variety. Dairy free, gluten free and naturally sweetened.

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Cha cha cha chia! I admit, I fell off the chia pudding train a few years ago. I really don’t know why, but I have a sneaking suspicion I just wasn’t ‘chia pudding-ing’ the right way. Chia seeds combined with plain ‘ol almond milk is just plain ‘ol boring.

But these pudding combos are pretty much rocking my world lately. Anytime I need a sweet fix I’ve got tons of inspo for 8 chia pudding recipes I can make in minutes. Breakfast made ahead of time I can slam in seconds before heading out the door? Yes to that too.

Plus chia seeds are a crazy, good-for-you superfood packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber.

Who wouldn’t love healthy goodness in chunky monkey chia pudding, mint brownie, apple crumble, pina colada, caramel mocha, and so much more?! I rest my case.

8 Chia Pudding Recipes

Mint Brownie Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding 8 Ways: Mint Brownie Chia Seed Pudding

Rich chocolate with a hint of mint – this decadent mint brownie chia seed pudding is a decadent dessert without the guilt!

• Author: Physical Kitchness
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup 1x

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup almond milk (or sub for light coconut milk)
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 small drop peppermint essential oil or peppermint extract

Instructions

1. Combine the milk, chia seeds cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, and peppermint oil or extract. Mix well
2. Let sit for 5 minutes then mix again to ensure chia seeds don’t settle to the bottom
3. Serve once all chia seeds have soaked up the milk or refrigerate overnight to serve later

Notes

Chia seed pudding will keep well for up to a week in the refrigerator

Cinnamon Apple Crumble Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding 8 Ways: Cinnamon Apple Crumble Chia Pudding

As comforting as apple pie, this cinnamon apple crumble chia pudding is naturally sweetened and the perfect healthy comfort-food treat.

• Author: Physical Kitchness
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup 1x

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup almond milk or light coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup

Sautéed Apple

• 1 small apple of choice or 1/2 larger-sized apple
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Homemade Crumble

• 1 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
• 2 tablespoon chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon egg white

Instructions

1. Combine the milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, and pure maple syrup. Mix well
2. Let sit for 5 minutes then mix again to ensure chia seeds don’t settle to the bottom
3. Meanwhile, chop the apple and add to a small pan. Turn heat to medium-high and add the coconut oil and cinnamon. Sauté for roughly 8 minutes, then turn heat to medium-low, cover, and heat another 10-15 minutes until apple is soft and tender. Set aside
4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg white until slightly frothy, then add the oats, pecans, almond flour, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well
5. Wipe the previous pan clean then add the crumble ingredients. Heat slightly under medium-high for roughly 2 minutes. Flip every 2 minutes for a total of 8 minutes, or until crumble is lightly toasted
6. Once all chia seeds have soaked up the milk, layer in the sautéed apple and toasted crumble. Or refrigerate all components separately to serve later

Notes

Chia seed pudding will keep well for up to a week in the refrigerator

Pina Colada Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding 8 Ways: Pina Colada Chia Seed Pudding

Light and coconutty – this pina colada chia seed pudding tastes like the island. Dairy free and naturally sweetened.

• Author: Physical Kitchness
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup 1x

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light coconut milk
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
• 3 tablespoons pineapple tidbits

Instructions

1. Combine the coconut milk, pineapple juice, and chia seeds. Mix well
2. Let sit for 5 minutes then mix again to ensure chia seeds don’t settle to the bottom
3. Meanwhile, set oven to broil. Arrange coconut flakes on a baking sheet and place in oven. Cook the coconut for a minute or two, until lightly toasted (*watch closely as oven settings vary and coconut burns very easily). Set aside.
4. Serve once all chia seeds have soaked up the milk or refrigerate overnight to serve later. Layer in toasted coconut and pineapple tidbits

Notes

Chia seed pudding will keep well for up to a week in the refrigerator

Chunky Monkey Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding 8 Ways: Chunky Monkey Chia Seed Pudding

So rich but healthy too! Sweetened naturally with banana and enchased with all-natural peanut butter and chocolate chunks to top, this chunky monkey chia seed pudding is the perfect clean-eating dessert

• Author: Physical Kitchness
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup 1x

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup almond milk or light coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 large banana
• 1 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
• chocolate chips or cacao nubs

Instructions

1. Mash the banana with the back of a fork or blend, then fold in the peanut butter
2. Combine the milk and chia seeds. Mix well
3. Let sit for 5 minutes then mix again to ensure chia seeds don’t settle to the bottom
4. Fold in the mashed banana and peanut butter, then serve once chia seeds have soaked up all the liquid. Top with chocolate chips or cacao nubs

Notes

Chia seed pudding will keep well for up to a week in the refrigerator but for this recipe, add mashed banana in right before serving to avoid browning.

Caramel Mocha Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding 8 Ways: Caramel Mocha Chia Seed Pudding

Coffee-soaked chia seeds with a naturally sweetened, homemade caramel sauce make this caramel mocha chia seed pudding an amazingly delicious (and paleo) early  breakfast or mid-morning treat!

• Author: Physical Kitchness
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup 1x

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup strongly brewed coffee
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 2 medjool dates

Instructions

1. Combine the cooled coffee and chia seeds. Mix well
2. Let sit for 5 minutes then mix again to ensure chia seeds don’t settle to the bottom
3. Blend the coconut milk and medjool dates until well-combined. You may need to boil the dates for 30-45 seconds to get them soft enough to break down
4. Once combined, refrigerate the coconut milk & dates ‘caramel’ sauce until ready to serve
5. Serve once all chia seeds have soaked up the milk or refrigerate overnight to serve later
6. Layer chia pudding between caramel sauce when ready to eat

Notes

Chia seed pudding will keep well for up to a week in the refrigerator

Peach and Almond Butter Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding 8 Ways: Peach and Almond Butter Chia Seed Pudding

A simple combo that creates an amazing flavor profile! You’ll love almond butter combined with fresh peaches over a base of soaked chia seeds.

• Author: Physical Kitchness
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup 1x

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup almond milk or light coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 small fresh peach (you can sub for frozen, just thaw first)
• 1 tablespoon almond butter

Instructions

1. Combine the milk and chia seeds. Mix well
2. Let sit for 5 minutes then mix again to ensure chia seeds don’t settle to the bottom
3. Once all chia seeds have soaked up the milk or refrigerated overnight, add the diced fresh peach and top with almond butter and serve

Notes

Chia seed pudding will keep well for up to a week in the refrigerator

Chocolate Protein Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding 8 Ways: Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding

A high-protein breakfast or post-workout snack with rich chocolate, nut butter, and toppings of choice!

• Author: Physical Kitchness
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup 1x

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 tablespoon almond butter (or sub for peanut butter)
• toppings of choice

Instructions

1. Combine the milk, chia seeds, chocolate protein powder and almond butter. Mix well
2. Let sit for 5 minutes then mix again to ensure chia seeds don’t settle to the bottom
3. Serve once all chia seeds have soaked up the milk or refrigerate overnight to serve later
4. Top with fruit, granola, shredded coconut, or toppings of choice

Notes

Chia seed pudding will keep well for up to a week in the refrigerator

Blueberry Pie Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding 8 Ways: Blueberry Pie Chia Pudding

Packed with naturally sweet flavor and antioxidants, this 4-ingredient chia seed pudding is like homemade blueberry pie without the fuss!

• Author: Physical Kitchness
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup 1x

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/4 cup blueberries (if frozen, thaw)
• 2 teaspoons honey
• pecans or nuts of choice

Instructions

1. Pour almond milk milk into a food processor or blender and add blueberries, and honey. Blend until well combined
2. Mix in chia seeds
3. Let sit for 5 minutes then mix again to ensure chia seeds don’t settle to the bottom
4. Serve once all chia seeds have soaked up the milk or refrigerate overnight to serve later. Layer with pecan pieces or nuts of choice

Notes

Chia seed pudding will keep well for up to a week in the refrigerator

Ok, are you feeling the chia seed love by now? So many recipes to choose from, and so little effort. That’s my kind of treat! These 8 chia seed pudding recipes make healthy snacking so much easier! Especially if you’re dairy free or gluten free.

And if more quick and easy healthy snacks are exactly what you need, be sure to check out these 3 Ingredient Strawberry Pistachio Energy Balls, these delicious Fruit-Infused Nut Butter recipes, and these simple Lunchbox Deli Wraps.

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