The best basic chia seed pudding recipe and info about the proper ratio of chia seeds to liquid. Start with this basic chia pudding recipe and then experiment with your own variations to enjoy for breakfast, as a snack or dessert. Vegan, gluten-free, paleo and keto.
Let’s talk chia pudding! It starts with chia seeds, tiny little seeds that are packed with nutrition. Check out my post about the health benefits of chia seeds to see just how amazing they are.
There are a TON of chia seed recipes out there (and I have dozens posted here on EBF), but if you’re chia newbie, chia pudding is an awesome first-timer recipe because you’ll get a real sense of their absorption power, the gel-like texture they create and their ability to help keep you full.
Chia Pudding Chia to Liquid Ratio
Chia seeds can absorb 9 times their weight in liquid, but for making chia pudding I like to stick with a 1:6 ratio. So I do 3 Tablespoons of chia seeds to 1 cup of liquid for a single serving and 6 Tablespoons (or about 1/3 cup) of chia seeds to 2 cups of liquid for a double batch.
The liquid is up to you and will vary based on preference and dietary restrictions. I love using plant-based milks like almond, cashew and coconut milk. They give the chia pudding a creamy consistency that’s really nice. Full-fat canned coconut milk is great if you’re looking to increase the thickness and make a really filling breakfast, snack or dessert out of the chia pudding. It’s also a great option for people who follow the paleo or keto diet.
What Does Chia Pudding Taste Like?
As for the texture, it’s like a thick, creamy tapioca pudding. And chia seeds have no flavor so the pudding will taste like whatever liquid and mix-ins you’re using. If you want the pudding to have a bit of sweetness you can add sweet spices like cinnamon and cardamom, vanilla extract and your sweetener of choice. I’m a big fan of maple syrup so this basic chia pudding recipe has vanilla and maple syrup added. Honey is a great option if you’re paleo and if you need a sugar-free option, just skip the sweeteners all together. For a chocolate version, add some cacao powder to the mix.
How Long Does it Take For Chia Pudding to Get Thick?
The chia seeds start to absorb the liquid pretty quickly, but you do need to give the pudding a bit of time to build the gel-like consistency. I usually add the liquid, give it a good stir, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, give it another stir to make sure the chia seeds aren’t clumping and then let it sit in the fridge for an hour or two, but if you’re in a rush you can eat it within 20 minutes or so, it just might be a little liquidy. Another great option is to make it the night before you want to eat it and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Chia pudding is an awesome meal-prep option. Make a batch on Sunday to have in the fridge for a quick breakfast, healthy snack or dessert. It’s loaded with fiber, protein and healthy fats, low in sugar and super filling! Plus it works with so many different dietary preferences. Depending on the mix-ins chia pudding can be made vegan, gluten-free, paleo and keto.
If you try this recipe for chia pudding please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how it turned out. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other readers.
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A basic chia seed pudding recipe that you can tweak to make your own.
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut, almond or cashew milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
- blueberries and strawberries, for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl or mason jar, mix together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup and vanilla. If you’re using a mason jar, you can put the lid on and shake the mixture to combine everything.
- Once the chia pudding mixture is well combined, let it sit for 5 minutes, give it another stir/shake to break up any clumps of chia seeds, cover and put the mixture in the fridge to “set-up” for 1-2 hours or overnight. The chia pudding should be nice and thick, not liquidy. If it’s not thick, just add more chia seeds, stir and refrigerate for another 30 minutes or so.
- You can also prep you pudding the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight if that’s easier. When ready to serve, divide the mixture between two bowls, top the pudding with berries and enjoy.
Notes
- Nutrition facts calculated with unsweetened almond milk and 1/4 cup blueberries, but without any sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 17g
- Protein: 10g
Keywords: chia pudding, basic chia pudding, chia seed pudding
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nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
February 1, 2017 at 6:34 amall of your chia recipes look wonderful. I wish I had some right now!
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Brittany Mullins says
February 1, 2017 at 9:30 amThanks so much, Nicole! 🙂
Robert k says
August 1, 2018 at 12:31 pmI don’t know what I’m doing wrong, I leave it overnight using either almond or cashew milk but it doesn’t all harden.
There’s a top layer of liquid that doesn’t jell up…..
Brittany Mullins says
August 2, 2018 at 11:08 pmYou might have to play around the with ratio since some chia seeds are different than others in terms of how much liquid they’ll soak up.
Janet Horwith says
August 9, 2018 at 2:56 pmYUM!! Going into the kitchen to make a big batch right now! Love your recipes Brittany, thank you!<3
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Brittany Jacobs says
October 9, 2018 at 5:15 amI usually soak the Chia seeds in boiled water for 10 mins then add them in.
Chris K says
December 16, 2018 at 9:20 amThis makes my pudding turn liquified. Even after setting overnight. I want to add more chia seeds but don’t know how many spoon. Maybe I can experiment with 1tsp and see.
Thanks Britney for suggesting something I can make again. I am serving this dessert at a upcoming Christmas party ?
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
February 1, 2017 at 9:21 amYum, it’s been awhile since I’ve made chia seed pudding and this looks wonderful, thanks!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
February 1, 2017 at 12:08 pmThis sounds amazing! I need to whip it up soon!
Taylor Kiser says
February 1, 2017 at 8:28 pmLove me some chia seed pudding! All the different variations you can do with the mix-ins makes me one happy girl!
Brittany Mullins says
February 1, 2017 at 10:46 pmMe too!! You can create so many different variations so it’s never boring! 🙂
Sweat in Style Fitness says
February 7, 2017 at 12:29 pmLooks delicious. Chia is a way to go for great fats and fiber.
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Brittany Mullins says
May 16, 2017 at 11:55 amTotally agree!
Sandhiya says
February 15, 2017 at 9:54 amInformative post about chia seed.It will be very helpful for those who new to this seed.
Erica Agesen says
May 8, 2017 at 5:18 pmI thought this was low cal. Am I missing something? 739 cal per 1 cup serving?
Katey says
May 16, 2017 at 1:03 amditto. I read the same thing and gasped. I have to be missing something. Someone enlighten us, please!!
Brittany Mullins says
May 16, 2017 at 11:54 amOkay! I just figured out what was going on. The nutrition facts were calculated with full fat coconut milk instead of unsweetened almond milk. The nutrition facts have been updated and are now correct. Only 223 calories for 1 cup!! 🙂
Ashley says
May 16, 2017 at 11:15 amNothing about low-cal is mentioned. However, it is keto friendly (low-carb, high fat), paleo friendly, vegan, and gluten-free! Very different things!
Arianna says
July 17, 2017 at 6:49 pmI love this basic recipe, thank you so much for sharing it!
Jeannie Dobbins says
July 18, 2017 at 10:17 amHubby and I are in our 60 and like eating healthy I really want to try this heard about it on live with Kelly and Ryan show so I looked it up and bang found this sight. Thanks for all the information ☺
Elizabeth says
August 23, 2017 at 10:29 amIf I use s fruit juice will it come out like a jello?
Brittany Mullins says
August 23, 2017 at 11:29 pmHi Elizabeth. It will kind of be like jello, but still more pudding-ish. I feel like jello is more cohesive than chia pudding, if that makes sense. 🙂 Let me know if you try it.
Emma says
August 24, 2017 at 10:44 pmCould you use cow’s milk for this as well??
Brittany Mullins says
August 24, 2017 at 11:56 pmYes! Cow’s milk works great too.
Georgia Brisco says
May 6, 2018 at 11:33 amBut please rather don’t <3. Look up "Dairy is Scary" on YouTube. Plant-based milks are healthier and cruelty-free!
Kati Fallon says
July 9, 2018 at 9:29 pmOh seriously! Let her have cows milk if that’s what she wants. I’m all for almond milk and make my own but all these attempts at converting people to the vegan lifestyle through the passive aggressive messages are ridiculous and exactly why nobody wants to listen anymore.
Alex says
July 23, 2018 at 12:11 pmAsking someone to look at an educational piece is not passive aggressive. It was a polite message. Giving up dairy does not absolutely mean someone is vegan.
Nat says
September 3, 2018 at 12:05 amWhat is passive aggressive about her comment? Why so defensive when someone offers free nutritional advice? You can politely decline it, or you can look it up, but you don’t need to get offended. If we find nutritional information that has added value to our health and lives, wouldn’t it be nasty to withhold it from others? Why are people so offended by *everything* these days. Her comment was kind and thoughtful, not pushy or passive aggressive. Chill out!
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Sarah Dee says
September 25, 2018 at 1:54 amSo true!! I think Kati has a conscience issue going on…..
No need at all to use dairy for what is a fantastic, nutritious and cruelty free/ planet friendly recipe!
Jonathan K says
October 8, 2018 at 9:59 amDairy can be cruel, when they are raised CAFO style, but cows can live a great life on some organic and/or pasture raised farms. I’ve been to hundreds of them in my work and they vary a lot. Dairy is healthier from these farms (see research on õ3FA), workers are better treated and cows are better. I see both sides of the argument, but if you’re going to eat dairy, pay a bit more for quality and health.
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Jim Miller says
February 21, 2019 at 9:44 pmI agree 100%. I don’t think the intent of the poster was to convert anyone to a dairy-free, vegan life-style. She was merely stating some well known facts, namely that plant-based milks are a healthier alternative, both from the consumer’s standpoint and the poor cow who had to endure the whole process. If Kati doesn’t like the “passive aggressive” message then she doesn’t like it.
Shilo Thumin says
October 10, 2018 at 1:16 pm???
Angie says
January 8, 2019 at 8:39 pmCruelty free?! Do you realize how “CRUEL” it is to NOT milk a cow?!
Britt says
January 26, 2019 at 8:09 pmCows don’t need to be milked, their calves drink it and when the calves wean themselves the cow stops producing milk
Lyda Wilson says
February 28, 2019 at 3:30 pmDang Angie, I didn’t know that cows lived in pens and were forced to remain continurally pregnant in nature. Thanks for the education.
Char Ortiz says
September 6, 2017 at 1:02 pmWow, I made this 3 days ago – used a variation due to what I had available but its terrific. Chia pudding never worked for me before. I used 1 cup milk, 5 oz coconut milk from can, 3 oz greek yogurt. Sweetened with 1 Tbsp Maple syrup and pinch of stevia. NOT overly sweet. Can’t walk by the refrigerator without spooning it out. Thank you so much Brittany! By the way, the shaking method in a quart “Ball” jar is wonderful!!
Rachel says
October 12, 2017 at 5:48 amHi!
I’d love to make your chia pudding but I am based in the U.K. So please could you tell me what one cup is?
I would like to try just making one serve with 3 tablespoons first.
Thank you!!
Brittany Mullins says
October 12, 2017 at 11:03 amSure. 1 cup is 8 ounces or 240ml . 🙂
Taylor Sauce says
October 17, 2017 at 2:27 amYes! Cow’s milk works great too.
( https://www.thetaylorsauce.com/french-riviera-part-one/ )
Sania says
October 25, 2017 at 3:31 amHello, I bought ththe Badia Chia seeds from Walmart and they are black and white. Is this ok? Your pictures show white seeds. Is there a difference?
Brittany Mullins says
October 25, 2017 at 8:28 amYup! Those will work just fine, Sania! Enjoy.
RP says
October 31, 2017 at 1:33 amHi! If I use to meal prep, how long can I leave in fridge before it goes bad?
Brittany Mullins says
October 31, 2017 at 12:52 pmIt should keep for about 5 days in the fridge!
Lucinda Talley says
October 1, 2018 at 2:25 pmI also meal prep, so knowing it will keep for several days is great! I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m going to make a single serving tonight to see if I like it.
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Corey says
November 17, 2017 at 12:17 pmMade this last night and omg it was yummy. Thank you for the recipe.
Helen says
December 1, 2017 at 7:10 amHi, I made this last night and left it in the fridge overnight and it is still a liquid, not pudding consistency. I used 2 cups nonsweeted almond milk plus the other ingredients. Do you have any ideas why it did not harden? Thanks
Barb says
December 27, 2017 at 2:05 pmI think the recipe is 1c liquid to 3tblsp chia seeds. Could that be the problem?
Brittany Mullins says
December 27, 2017 at 10:18 pmThank you for the reply! Barb is correct, you should use 1 cup of liquid to 3 Tablespoons of chia seeds.
Sharon Baur says
June 28, 2018 at 10:01 pmI followed directions to the T. 2cups unsweetened almond milk 6 Tblsp chia 1/2 tsp vanilla and Birch syrup. Left overnight but not pudding still liquid.
Ruth Dear says
August 13, 2018 at 1:03 amMe too ended up with liquidiser and a shake. Had the cacao nibs in it but did not like the bitterness.
Lauren says
April 22, 2019 at 11:48 pmIf it’s still liquid after refrigerating, add more chia seeds and/or flavored powder. I use peanut butter powder 🙂
Naomi Douglas says
December 3, 2017 at 7:09 pmThis is so good! Made with 1 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk and 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk creamer. I had to add an extra tablespoon of chia to get the right consistency, other than that it turned out perfect!
Mary says
January 7, 2018 at 12:12 amI am a newbie to chia seeds and I am so excited to have found your recipes. My first attempt is in the fridge now. Looking forward to trying your banana split recipe! Thank you for the clear directions!
Emily Fountain says
February 5, 2018 at 1:15 pmMy pudding is still a liquid consistency.
I used 2c Almond Milk
And 6 tbsp of Flax and Chia seed blend.
Are the flax seeds causing a problem ?
Thank you !
Shelley says
February 27, 2018 at 8:31 pmI think you need to just use chia seeds. Mine turned out great!
Carolann Fritz says
March 2, 2018 at 2:50 amThe flax combination could very well be causing the problem because I don’t think the flax seeds absorb quite the same as the china seeds do.
Cara says
February 7, 2018 at 2:52 pmJust tried this recipe and it came out wonderfully! Thank you!
Eva says
March 4, 2018 at 1:26 pmMy chia pudding is making clumps. I tried giving it a stir 10 minutes after i put it in the fridge, but it does not work. I just sits at the bottom in a big clump.
Why is that?
Penelope Nielsen says
April 19, 2018 at 5:19 amYou need to keep stirring the chia seeds for about 5 mins until you can feel them starting to thicken. Otherwise it will go into clumps. (It’s happened to me too.)
carrie hanscom says
March 5, 2018 at 7:39 amI can’t get my pudding thick enough. Suggestions?
Sofia says
March 15, 2019 at 10:48 pmI read through all the comments and wondered why so many people are having trouble with the consistency of the pudding. Then I made my own two batches today: the first batch I made with freshly blended cashew milk and it thickened immediately, the second batch I put the cashew milk in the fridge for a couple of hours before adding the chia and was surprozed to gind out it was very slow to expand. So, if you are using nut milks from the fridge, that might be the reason why it’s not thickening. My suggestion is to let it sit longer until the milk warms up and the Chia can expand before putting it in the refrigerator overnight. Hope this is helpful.
Cody says
March 10, 2018 at 11:22 pmMy pudding won’t thicken enough using exact measurements and extra chia. Should the milk be room temp? Should I let it sit out in room temp for a while before refrigerating?
Linda says
April 6, 2018 at 2:05 pmWondering why I waited so long to try this. Made it 2 days ago, and am enjoying immensely! Used 2 c unsweetened coconut milk (from a container, not canned) and the 6 tbsp of chia, along with the remaining ingredients. Love it with a few crushed almonds, and little drizzle of syrup or honey. Also tried it with a few coconut flakes mixed in.
Thank you, Brittany! Your proportions were spot on. Seems the possibilities are endless!
Linda says
April 7, 2018 at 6:37 pmHello, could you substitute the almond milk with yogurt?
Thank you !
Brittany Mullins says
April 9, 2018 at 11:44 amYes, but it will be really thick if you do a one for one substitute so I’d probably only sub yogurt for half of the almond milk, if that makes sense. Let me know if you try it
Alison Carson says
April 15, 2018 at 4:38 pmI gotta say, I am so excited to try all of these. Thank you for compiling such a great list.
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Samantha Semsel says
April 16, 2018 at 7:47 pmHi! This looks really good and I’m planning on whipping some up tonight, yet I was wondering how long this pudding stays fresh? Thanks!
Brittany Mullins says
April 17, 2018 at 3:31 pmIt should last at least 3-4 days in the fridge! I hope you like the pudding. 🙂
Cassie says
May 7, 2018 at 12:09 amSo obsessed with these puddings, I have them every morning for breaky and they’re SO YUMMY!!
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Letha says
May 8, 2018 at 5:25 amI’ve been wondering about trying this with heavy whipping cream. Do you think it would work?
Brittany Mullins says
May 8, 2018 at 8:47 amI haven’t tried it yet, but I definitely think it will work!
Richelle says
May 15, 2018 at 4:24 amJust made this for my super fussy 6 year old. It’s absolutely delicious. So simple – and I love all the little variations you’ve added. Thanks so much. 😉
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brittany says
May 15, 2018 at 10:12 amI made this with 1 cup of liquid (coconut milk/chocolate milk and protein powder) with 3 tbsp of chia seeds and it came out runny 🙁 did I do something wrong?
Rachel says
May 22, 2018 at 11:40 pmI haven’t tried this recipe yet, but it sure sounds amazing! I have just one concern; If you don’t want to use a sweetener, won’t the mixture just end up being cold milk no matter how long you wait?
Brittany Mullins says
May 23, 2018 at 10:00 amHi Rachel! Nope, the mixture will gel up because the chia seeds. You don’t need any sweetener to make that happen.
Charlotte says
May 23, 2018 at 10:24 pmMade the basic recipe and loved it !!! Great recipe!
Delicious !!!!
CKE says
May 28, 2018 at 7:21 pmHow long is this good for once made?
Brittany Mullins says
May 29, 2018 at 8:05 amIt should last in the fridge at least 2-3 days!
Helen says
June 1, 2018 at 11:09 amDelicious. Loved it. I’m seriously watching my calories at the moment so I made a batch with unsweetened almond ‘milk’ and a dash of vanilla. Having a quarter portion with fruit as treat. …. admittedly my son did ask why there’s frog spawn in the fridge!
Going to try different flavourings and toppings. Quite fancy using almond essence.
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Joan Green says
September 28, 2018 at 9:34 pmI find that the yogurt bothers my stomach.but I really love it.
Paul says
June 2, 2018 at 10:28 amPraise the good green earth that gave us this bountiful seed to thicken our drinks into a tasty pudding. Amen!
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Rebecca says
June 3, 2018 at 5:30 pmI made these last night, exactly per the recipe (with unsweetened almond milk). I left them overnight and they’re still runny. If I add more chia seeds will this help?
Nichole says
June 6, 2018 at 1:57 amThis is my second time making this recipe. It turns out great. I used natural cane sugar for the sweetener.My family loves it?
Yvette Grajales says
June 10, 2018 at 11:09 pmI just made my pudding with what I had. So I used unsweetened almond milk, coconut water vanilla extract, pumpkin pue spice and a tsp. of honey. Topped it off with raisins and cranberries. OMG. I will be making this alot now. The best desert ever.
Thank you.
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Brittany Mullins says
June 11, 2018 at 10:40 amYay! Love the pumpkin pie spice in there. So glad you liked it.
PantsToPatiala says
June 16, 2018 at 5:22 amThese are the best chia recipe I have seen. I liked all of them.
Paula says
June 18, 2018 at 9:42 pmHow is this Leto friendly at 18g carbs?
Brittany Mullins says
June 18, 2018 at 10:21 pmThe recipe is keto friendly if you leave out the maple syrup and leave out the berries. The recipe is much lower in carbs without these. 🙂
Elizabeth says
September 18, 2018 at 8:29 pmU have to minus the fiber. ..17g.
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Zoie says
June 27, 2018 at 5:06 pmHow much does this recipe yield?
Melanie Sherman says
July 2, 2018 at 8:29 amAs with several of the other reviews, left overnight, mine is still runny. Precisely Followed the recipe. Help! Why?
S Miller says
July 4, 2018 at 1:11 amHi, i make this as directed using 2 c rice milk, 6 tbsp chia seed, 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, a dab of vanilla, stir 5 min. Shake it in a jar and refrigerate overnight. Always comes out perfect. I wonder if people are using six Tablespoons or six teaspoons when measuring the chia seeed? For two cups liquid ypu need six TABLESPOONS,or nearly 1/3 cup of seeds. I love this stuff, my body craves it!
Randolph Smudgemanner says
October 5, 2018 at 5:33 pm6 tablespoons is exactly 1/3 of a cup.
1 tablespoon in metric is 15 ml
1/4 cup is 60 ml = 4*15 ml
1/3 cup if 90 ml = 6*15 ml
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Bev Bayley-smith says
July 4, 2018 at 3:02 pmI may be jumping the gun, but I did lick the spoon and I can already tell this is going to be epic. I did change the recipe a bit – I used cashew milk and added 1 tsp. coconut extract in order to avoid the fat and I used 2 1/2 tablespoons full of agave instead of maple syrup because it’s sweet without the maple flavor. CAN’T WAIT until the pudding is ready!
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Tiggero says
July 22, 2018 at 4:35 pmI followed the recipe exactly as it’s listed: 6 Tablespoons–not teaspoons–of chia seeds and 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk (along with the other ingredients), and it’s still runny after sitting overnight. Not sure why it seems to have worked for others but not for me.
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Brittany Mullins says
July 25, 2018 at 10:30 amI’m trying to figure out why the recipe isn’t working for some people. Would love to know what brand and type of chia seeds you used? Maybe we can get to the bottom of this!
Pam says
March 20, 2019 at 10:28 amMy chia seed pudding was not thickening up fully either. I was eating it after 2 hours. I decided to try letting it sit overnight. I still did not get a thick pudding this morning I stirred it and put it back in the refrigerator for another hour. It was great. I really like it with unsweetened vanilla almond coconut milk. I added some coconut flakes and dried fruit too.
Noah Pettit says
July 25, 2018 at 10:24 amFollowed this recipe exactly (except using cow’s milk) and it came out very liquidy. I left the pudding overnight in the fridge. Any thoughts? Are there different types of chia seeds?
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Brittany Mullins says
July 25, 2018 at 10:29 amHi Noah. Did you give the chia seeds a stir after adding the liquid and after letting it sit for 5 minutes? There are different types of chia seeds (white and black) and it seems from the comments on this post that some chia seeds absorb more liquid than others. What brand and type did you use?
Lisa says
July 29, 2018 at 7:33 pmI used almond milk, black chia seeds (Bob’s Red Mill I think), cocoa powder and stevia and it came out liquidy. I still ate it and it tasted good, but I was hoping for a thicker texture.
Brittany Mullins says
July 30, 2018 at 9:45 amSometimes you have to play around with the chia to liquid ratio. Maybe try making the recipe again with less milk or more chia seeds.
Ruth Morrison says
August 2, 2018 at 9:23 amThanks for the recipe. Here’s my variation. I think because of one factor that was just dumb luck it had no problem thickening up. I pureed in my blender 2 cups Coconut/Almond blend milk with 1 mango. Added a little bit of maple syrup and vanilla extract to taste. Added 6 tablespoons “Milled” Chia seeds. I noticed as I adding that it was milled, which looks to be ground or crushed? When I added it to the liquid it started to thicken almost immediately. Still stirred after 5 min. and popped into the refrigerator. I think it gave it more of a “dirty look” than if I had used the whole chia but that’s ok. Yummmy! So happy with my first try.
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Cristina says
August 3, 2018 at 4:49 amHi, my pudding doesn’t have the pudding consistency but it’s good. I used almond milk nd stevia liquid. I want to ask you how do you calculate the nutrients because I put the ingredients in Carb Manager app and the results are completely different.
Virginnia Herring says
August 20, 2018 at 12:48 pmI made this recipe with the listed ingredients and added approximately a tablespoon of cacao. I used coconut milk and a splash of coconut water. It worked perfectly and was delicious. I do think that the people having problems with it being runny are possibly confusing tablespoons with dessert spoons. Great recipe and I will use it again and try a few of the other variations. Thanks for the recipe Brittany.
Star says
August 21, 2018 at 2:42 amHi I made chia seeds in liquid kefir and chopped up fruit. I don’t think the seeds turned to jelly at all? left it in the fridge 2 days as well. I wish I can get the seeds to be similar to tapioca. Help?
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Brittany Mullins says
August 21, 2018 at 9:38 amHi Star! Are you 100% sure you used chia seeds? If so, what brand?
Laurel says
August 24, 2018 at 11:29 amI made it with Flax Milk and added zest of 1 lemon to the basic recipe – it was awesome
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Brittany Mullins says
August 25, 2018 at 1:38 pmOh yum! I love the idea of a lemon chia pudding. Sounds so good!
Amy says
August 27, 2018 at 6:01 pmI followed the recipe but mine didn’t gel after 24 hours. I used almond milk and maple syrup. Do you have any ideas of how I can get it to gel?
Brittany Mullins says
August 27, 2018 at 11:07 pmHi Amy. My recommendation would be to add more chia seeds and let it sit for another 30 minutes or so. Maybe 1-3 Tablespoons more depending on how much liquid is left. Let me know if this helps!
Cara says
February 17, 2019 at 4:35 amI have been tracking the responses and most of the ones which mention “runny” are with almond milk. Does anyone have success with almond milk?
I use boxed coconut milk and it’s perfect although sometimes needs to sit longer. Will try stirring it the full 5 next time.
Brittany Mullins says
February 19, 2019 at 8:44 amI agree, I think coconut milk makes for a thicker chia pudding!
Sarah says
October 2, 2018 at 3:04 pmI was really excited about this recipe since finding out my daughter was lactose intolerant, as it has so much of the nutrition she is missing by not being able to eat dairy. I made it as written, except I used Ripple Original milk (pea-milk) since I didn’t have almond or coconut milk on hand. I don’t know if it’s the consistency of the gelatinous chia after it absorbs liquid (and mine definitely absorbed as it was supposed to), or the taste of the Ripple instead of using almond or coconut milk, but this made me and my daughter gag. We both could not even swallow it, we had to spit it out it tasted so bad. I tried adding more maple syrup, some honey, and I even tried blending in my food processor to fix the consistency, but it was still awful. I don’t know if I will be brave enough to try again with coconut milk, seemed a huge waste to throw it all down the drain. I am scratching my head in disbelief that so many people have commented that they liked eating this.
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Jamie says
December 2, 2018 at 10:12 pmHi Sarah,
I am addicted to Ripple milk. I have tried to mix it in just about everything. And in just about everything it has been disgusting. It turns into something similar to wall paper paste. It’s best just to drink it as it comes. I think it is just at its point of maximum absorption, so adding anything pushes it to a solid state. I highly recommend trying the chia pudding with another milk alternative though. It is delicious with almond milk. I am not a fan of drinking almond milk though, but I really like it in chia pudding.
Bella Davis says
October 4, 2018 at 7:07 amHey Brittany,
This recipe looks great. How long would a batch last in the fridge before going off?
Thanks
Briana @ Pages Unbound says
October 30, 2018 at 2:22 pmThis looks pretty simple as an alternative to a different recipe I had that suggested boiling. Thanks!
Brittany Mullins says
October 30, 2018 at 8:59 pmOh yeah! There’s no need to boil the chia pudding. That’s so interesting that you found a recipe that recommended that!
Sanchez says
December 21, 2018 at 9:14 amYou’re right! It’s too easy to make. Thanks for sharing
susan says
December 30, 2018 at 4:20 pmCan I add blueberries to the initial mixture before putting in the fridge? I just want to take it from the fridge in the morning to work.
Brittany Mullins says
December 30, 2018 at 8:10 pmTotally!!
Clare says
January 6, 2019 at 3:47 pmWhy is it so high in fat? Is there a way to change that?
Keto Recipes says
February 6, 2019 at 11:32 amThose are healthy fats coming from chia seeds and coconut milk. It can decrease total cholesterol and have many health benefits
jt says
January 10, 2019 at 9:44 amYum! Used maple flavoring instead and a little stevia.
Dota says
February 7, 2019 at 10:59 amWho thought that the thing I am missing in my life could be a chia seed pudding, ha-ha. I think I’ll try to make one today using your great recipe. This is going to be delicious 🙂
Ashley says
March 10, 2019 at 8:52 pmPerfect ratio. First time using full fat coconut milk and turned out fantastic. Tucking this up my sleeve! Thanks!
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JC says
March 11, 2019 at 12:41 pmAbout how much fruit would you use if you add it to the mixture then fridge it all?
Ina says
March 17, 2019 at 3:23 pmI sweetened it with erytritol and served it with thinly sliced mango and buckthorns, very tasty!
Shannon Carlisle says
March 17, 2019 at 4:20 pmMine thickened but the seeds were not jellied they were more crunchy. Any ideas why?
Jessica says
March 23, 2019 at 9:12 pmIf you wanted to make a fruity version, how much fruit would you incorporate into the blend? As opposed to cut up pieces added after its set?
Lisa@eatfrysmith says
April 7, 2019 at 12:49 pmI love this recipe, I recently learned about the seeds and its uses. I know it is good for health and cool. I will make this after reading your blog
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Mira Franke says
April 27, 2019 at 10:44 pmThis is the most amazing breakfast food ever! So easy and satisfying. Thanks!
habitat says
May 2, 2019 at 11:55 pmChia Seed Pudding is great! I like to combine them in the processing of food and drinks, they bring a very good source of nutrition for the health of my whole family. Thanks for your great sharing.
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Crystal says
May 4, 2019 at 4:05 pmI have been having afternoon snack cravings lately. I used no sweetener, but used about a teaspoon of cinnamon to the 1c of milk. I divided it into 3 portions (because I thought it might be just too many chia seeds for someone who normally eats only a teaspoon in her muesli.) Perfect amount to keep me happy! And now I like chia pudding. Yay!
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Sk says
May 6, 2019 at 10:50 pmIf you keep it in the fridge, how long will the pudding last for? (assuming it holds its form)
Brittany Mullins says
May 6, 2019 at 11:12 pmIt should last 3-5 days in the fridge. Hope this helps.
cara says
May 13, 2019 at 1:28 pmcould i use oatly milk for this as i dont have any other milk in the house
Brittany Mullins says
May 13, 2019 at 2:54 pmSure! Any milk will work.