Overnight Chia Pudding
A no-cook breakfast that sits in the fridge overnight and is ready to eat in the morning. Creamy, nutrient-dense, and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup fresh berries or sliced banana (for topping)
Instructions
- 1
Pour 1.5 cups almond milk into a mason jar or small container with a tight lid.
- 2
Add 0.5 cup chia seeds, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract to the milk.
- 3
Screw the lid onto the jar tightly, then shake vigorously for 30 seconds until the chia seeds are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
- 4
Place the jar in the refrigerator and leave it undisturbed for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the mixture thickens to a spoonable pudding texture.
- 5
Remove the jar from the refrigerator and give it a quick stir or shake to loosen it, then spoon into a bowl.
- 6
Top with 0.75 cup fresh berries or sliced banana, then eat immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Tools you’ll need
- Mason jar with tight-fitting lid (16 oz or larger)
- Spoon
- Bowl
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