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vanilla chia pudding topped with almonds and honey in a mason jar.
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Vanilla Chia Pudding

This creamy vanilla chia seed pudding recipe is a delicious, quick breakfast or afternoon snack made with chia seeds, almond milk, Greek yogurt, a touch of sweetener, and your favorite toppings. Perfect meal prep recipe!  
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional, to taste
  • 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well. Stir again in 5-10 minutes to keep chia seeds from clumping and settling to the bottom.
    Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
    Enjoy topped with fresh fruit, nuts, granola, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Notes

Yogurt: Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture. Low-fat or nonfat yogurt works too but may result in thinner pudding. If your yogurt is thin, reduce the milk slightly.
Stir: Mix well to prevent clumping, and stir again after 10-15 minutes to redistribute seeds. A good stir the next morning can help thicken the pudding.
Adjust consistency: For thicker pudding, add Greek yogurt or extra chia seeds (wait a few hours). For thinner, stir in a splash of milk.
  • Tip: When playing around with ratios of milk to seeds, start thick—it’s easier to thin than thicken later.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 2mg