Learn how to make delicious chia seed pudding using the correct chia seed to milk ratio for a single serving. This tutorial offers 3 different flavors to try at home.
Why all the hype around chia seeds?
We’ve come a long way from the “chia pet” infomercial (if you know, you know.). Chia seeds provide some nutritional benefits including heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. These little seeds are packed with omega-3’s, in addition to omega-6 fatty acids, both essential to our health. They contain soluble and insoluble fiber or about 5 grams of fiber per 1 tablespoon. Additionally, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds contains a little over 2 grams of protein and are considered a complete protein (containing all 9 of the essential amino acids).
Fun Fact: chia seeds hold up-to 10x their weight in fluids! Chia seeds are beneficial for athletes to help prevent dehydration and retain electrolytes due to their high-level of fluid absorption. Try chia seed pudding as a pre- or post-workout snack. This tutorial offers a quick, single serving chia seed pudding recipe with a perfect “pudding-like” consistency. Keep in mind, the ratios of chia seeds to milk make a big difference in the consistency of the pudding. For a more dense pudding, add additional chia seeds (by the teaspoon) to the mixture and allow to sit in the fridge overnight.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp chia seeds
3/4 c milk of choice
Optional: 1 Tbsp maple syrup or date syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of sea salt, 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Featured Flavors: 1/4 c frozen blueberries OR 2 tsp cacao powder OR 2 tsp beet powder
Directions
Add chia seeds to a small (2 c) glass storage container.
Using a small whisk, add the milk to the container and whisk for about 15-30 secs to combine.
Next, add the optional ingredients listed above and whisk another 15-30 seconds.
Lastly, add one or more of the flavorings like the one’s mentioned above (i.e. berries, cacao, etc) or choose your own. Whisk another 30 seconds until a gel begins to form.
Once, all ingredients are combined, add the storage lid and place in the fridge to set for the next hour. Or, leave overnight to enjoy the next day. Keep in fridge and enjoy by one week. Serve with toppings like sliced banana, granola, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, fresh berries, etc. Enjoy!
Single Serving Chia Seed Pudding
Easy chia seed pudding for one! Perfect consistency. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 3/4 c milk of choice
- Optional: 1 Tbsp maple syrup or date syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of sea salt, 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Suggested Flavors: 1/4 c frozen blueberries OR 2 tsp cacao powder OR 2 tsp beet powder
Instructions
- Add chia seeds to a small (2 c) glass storage container. Using a small whisk, add the milk to the container and whisk for about 15-30 secs to combine.
- Next, add the optional ingredients listed above and whisk another 15-30 seconds.
- Lastly, add one or more of the flavorings like the one's mentioned above (i.e. berries, cacao, etc) or choose your own. Whisk another 30 seconds until a gel begins to form. Once, all ingredients are combined, add the storage lid and place in the fridge to set for the next hour. Or, leave overnight to enjoy the next day.
- Keep in fridge and enjoy by one week. Serve with toppings like sliced banana, granola, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, fresh berries, etc.