Description
This Vanilla Chia Pudding with Cinnamon is a creamy, nutritious, and easy-to-make dessert or breakfast option. Combining chia seeds soaked in your choice of milk with warm vanilla and cinnamon flavors, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and offers a satisfying texture without any cooking required. Perfect for a healthy, make-ahead treat that can be enjoyed cold with fresh fruit or yogurt toppings.
Ingredients
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Liquid Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice (almond, coconut, dairy, etc.)
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the liquids: In a bowl or jar, whisk together the milk, pure vanilla extract, maple syrup or honey, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt if using. This mixture will provide the flavorful base for your pudding.
- Add chia seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly, making sure they’re well dispersed to prevent clumping and allow even absorption of the liquid.
- Initial resting: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. This hydration period allows the chia seeds to begin thickening, after which you should stir again to break up any formed clumps.
- Refrigerate to thicken: Cover the bowl or jar and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. This step is key for the pudding to set to the desired creamy consistency.
- Serve: Once thickened, serve the pudding cold. Enhance with optional toppings such as fresh fruit, an extra dusting of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt for added creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- Use any type of milk you prefer—almond, coconut, dairy, or oat milk all work well.
- Adjust the sweetness to your taste by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- Stirring twice—once after 5 minutes and again before refrigerating—helps prevent chia clumps and ensures a smooth texture.
- For a thicker pudding, increase the chia seed quantity slightly or reduce the milk amount.
- This pudding makes a convenient meal prep; it keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
