Chia Oatmeal Pudding

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Oatmeal Chia Pudding is a delicious, filling breakfast or healthy snack made from wholesome chia seeds, oats, and almond milk. Easy base recipe to customize with your favorite mix-ins and toppings for make-ahead breakfasts you'll look forward to all week.

Prep Time5

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, optional, to taste
½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
½ teaspoon cinnamon, optional
pinch of salt, optional

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a resealable container or individual mason jars. Stir well. Wait 5-10 minutes and stir again to keep the chia seeds from clumping. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Enjoy cold or warm. If desired, layer with yogurt or top with fruit, nuts, honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

Stir. Give the mixture a good stir after 5-10 minutes to keep the chia seeds from clumping or settling on the bottom.
Sweeten, as needed. Add sweetener to taste. If you plan to add sweet yogurt or toppings, you might not want any.
Soak. For best results, give the chia seeds plenty of time to soak. I prefer overnight, at minimum, and often like them best the second day.
Find the right ratio. Experiement with the right ratio of chia seeds to liquid and oats that you prefer. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, stir in some yogurt or stir in more chia seeds and allow a few hours to thicken.
Mix in or layer with yogurt. For extra creaminess, stir yogurt into the oats. Or layer it like a parfait.

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