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Overnightย Chia Pudding recipeย is an easy, make-ahead option perfect for a meal prep healthy breakfast or snack. The pudding is easy to customize and tastes like dessert but is full of fiber and healthy fats.

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I keepย chia seedsย on hand to use in recipes like myย homemade breadsticksย andย mini watermelonย snacks. However, my absolute favorite way to use them is with this overnightย chia seed pudding. Naturally sweetened and made with only 3ย ingredients, itโ€™s super quick to prep and turns out thick, creamy, and refreshing with zero fuss.

All I have to do is stir the ingredients into individual jars for single servings, and store them in the fridge for a grab-and-go option on busy days. The pudding is delicious on its own, but even better with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, granola, or chopped nuts. Mix and match different options, and youโ€™ll never get bored!

โค๏ธ Why Youโ€™ll Love This Chia Pudding

  • Takes 2 minutes to whip together.
  • Easy meal-prep.
  • Enjoy with a variety of toppings.
  • Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

Overnight Chia Pudding Ingredients

Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!ย 

Three labeled bowls on a gray surface display the key ingredients for Overnight Chia Pudding: chia seeds, milk, and maple syrup.
  • Chia seeds: Make sure they are fresh for the best results.
  • Milk: Whole milk is my milk of choice, but any will do (oat milk or almond milk).
  • Maple syrup: Adds a slight caramel flavor and sweetness.

How to Make Overnight Chia Pudding

A person pours maple syrup into a glass filled with chia seeds, preparing Overnight Chia Pudding, while bowls of blueberries sit nearby on a gray countertop.
  1. Mix the ingredients: Pour the chia seeds into a jar, glass, bowl, or container. Top with milk and maple syrup.
A glass with chia seeds soaking in milk is being whisked.
  1. Stir immediately and again after two minutes.
A spoon stirs a glass of chia seeds soaked in a milk, placed on a light-colored surface.
  1. After one hour: Stir again. This is an important step to avoid clumps. Cover and refrigerate for around 8 hours.
A spoon digging into a bowl of Overnight Chia Pudding topped with blueberries, berry compote, Greek yogurt, and chopped pistachios.
  1. Add toppings of choice and enjoy.

Tips for Success

  • Be sure to whisk 2 minutes after adding the ingredients together, and then about an hour later to get that creamy consistency.
  • Serve cold for the best taste.
  • Meal-prep a few jars at a time to last you for 3-4 days.

Possible Variations

  • Milk: Use any milk you like (dairy or non-dairy), Greek yogurt, juice, or water.
  • Chia seeds: Either black or white seeds.
  • Maple syrup: Swap for any sweetener you like such as honey, agave, monk fruit, cane sugar, or even fruit compote.
  • Add-ins: Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or salt, or mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Best served with

  • Fresh fruit and berries: Such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, and apples.
  • Nuts: Pistachios, almonds, pecan, or walnuts.
  • Yogurt: Greek yogurt, fruit yogurt, or skyr.
  • Toppings: Granola, oats, cereal, muesli, coconut flakes, or chocolate chips.
  • Spreads and sauces: Nut butters, Nutella, jam, or berry compote.
  • Flavors: Vanilla, cinnamon, or cocoa powder.
A bowl of chia pudding and Greek yogurt topped with blueberries, chopped pistachios, and a berry sauce, with a spoon resting inside the bowl.

How to Store Leftovers

Keep leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days. If the consistency is very thick, add a splash of milk and whisk.

FAQs

How do I avoid clumping?

Whisking a few times is key to getting the right consistency. After an hour, you can leave the pudding overnight.

What kind of milk can I use?

You can use regular cowโ€™s milk or non-dairy milks such as almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.

Can I use anything other than milk?

Absolutely! Try heavy cream, kefir, water, or even juice. Just make sure to use 2 tablespoons of chia seedsย to 130 ml of anyย liquidย for the rightย ratio.

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A white bowl of chia pudding and Greek yogurt topped with fresh blueberries, berry compote, and chopped pistachios, placed on a gray surface.
Servings: 1 portion

Overnight Chia Pudding

By Sine Siemkowicz
Creamy make-ahead chia pudding with only three ingredients.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 8 hours 5 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredientsย 

  • 20 grams chia seeds, black or white
  • 130 ml milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructionsย 

  • Use a jar, bowl, or container and pour in the chia seeds.
  • Top with milk and maple syrup.
  • Whisk and make sure no seeds are stuck to the glass.
  • Wait two minutes and stir again.
  • Cover the glass or container and transfer to the fridge.
  • After about one hour, whisk the chia seed pudding one last time.
  • Leave it overnight (at least 8 hours) and enjoy the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 54mg, Potassium: 290mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 228IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 295mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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