Anyone who knows me knows that I have a major sweet tooth. This pudding curbs my cravings while helping me to stay healthy. Below are two ways to make Chia Seed Pudding, try both to see which you like best! You can top it with so many delicious things like; Fresh Fruit, Dried fruits, Chocolate chips, Granola, and Cinnamon, or have it on its own.

Almond Chia Pudding

V+          Yields: 3 cups          Prep time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cup Almond Milk
• ½ cup chia seeds
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Whisk almond milk and chia seeds together in bowl – use fork to remove any lumps
2. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract
3. Cover and place in fridge for 5-10 mins
4. Mix again making sure there are no lumps – this helps ensure a smoother pudding
5. Cover and chill in fridge for 3 hours – overnight
6. Stir before serving 
7. Keeps well in airtight container in fridge for 4 days

Nutrition per 1 cup serving
Calories: 225
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 23.3g
Fat: 10.5g

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Coconut Chia Pudding

V+          Yields: 3 cups          Prep time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cup full fat Coconut Milk (light will also work)
• ½ cup chia seeds
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp vanilla extract – *optional

Directions

1. Whisk coconut milk and chia seeds together in bowl – use fork to remove any lumps
2. Add honey and vanilla extract
3. Cover and place in fridge for 5-10 mins
4. Mix again making sure there are no lumps – this helps ensure a smoother pudding
5. Cover and chill in fridge for 3 hours – overnight
6. Stir before serving 
7. Keeps well in airtight container in fridge for 4 days

Nutrition per 1 cup serving
Calories: 280
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fat: 15.9g

*Not including optional ingredients listed in recipe