This creamy and delicious chia pudding recipe is guaranteed to become your favorite healthy breakfast or snack. We’ll show you how to make chia pudding in 15 minutes and how to prep it the night before for an instant breakfast for busy mornings.
There are not many meals that can be prepared in 15 minutes and eaten for breakfast, lunch or as a snack.
Very few meals are all those things, as well as being low-carb, high in fiber and full of healthy omega 3 fats from chia seeds.
We’ll show you how to make chia pudding and you won’t believe how simple it is!
It takes 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes in the fridge. Make it the night before or in the morning and you’ve got yourself a delightful, nourishing, low carb breakfast or snack.
Simply stir everything together and stick it in the fridge to thicken. No fancy kitchen tools, whipping or stove needed!
I love experimenting with new flavor combos like my chocolate chia pudding recipe. Since I am usually intermittent fasting, I don’t usually eat breakfast. I will often have chia pudding for lunch though.
I usually make up a double batch and eat it for lunch over a couple of days.
I could eat chia pudding every day with no problem. It’s quick, easy and so versatile. Did I mention that it tastes awesome too?
How to make chia pudding
- In a small bowl, stir together the chia seeds, heavy cream or coconut milk, almond milk, berries, and sweetener. You can mix it up in the bowl that you plan to eat it from or use a mason jar or other container and then transfer it to a bowl to eat. For a grab and go meal, mix it up in a container with a lid. [images 1, 2 & 3]
- Cover with a lid or cling film and place in the fridge for at least 10 minutes or overnight
- Once it has thickened and is ready to eat, give it a stir and enjoy! Top with extra blueberries or coconut flakes if desired. [image 4]
How to make chia pudding – cooking tips and tricks
- Chia pudding will stay good in your fridge for up to 3 days
- Use any milk or liquid you have on hand, just stick to the same ratio of chia seeds to liquid
- Stir in some whole milk yogurt for an extra creamy, thicker pudding
- Make a double batch to enjoy for the next couple of days
- Be sure to stir the chia seeds really well to avoid any big clumps
- Turn this chia pudding recipe into a fun dessert parfait – in a glass jar, create layers of the pudding and low-carb berries such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries.
HOW LONG DOES CHIA PUDDING LAST IN THE FRIDGE?
Chia pudding will last up to 3 days in your fridge. Just give it a good stir to break up any clumps before eating.
ARE CHIA SEEDS HIGH IN PROTEIN?
Two tablespoons of chia seeds contain 5 grams of protein. They also contain all 9 amino acids, making it them a complete source of protein.
CAN YOU MAKE CHIA PUDDING WITH ALMOND MILK?
A chia pudding recipe can be made with any liquid that you want – almond milk, coconut milk, cows milk etc.
The chia seeds just need some sort of liquid for them to soak up and turn into that creamy, pudding texture.
However, using a creamy liquid such as heavy cream, whole milk, or coconut milk will give you the best texture.
IS CHIA PUDDING GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?
While studies have not shown that chia seeds aid weight loss directly, they pack a punch in the nutrition stakes. Chia seeds are low-carb, high fiber, and high in fat.
Just two tablespoons of chia seeds contain 10 grams of fiber or almost 40% of your recommended intake. By adding fiber to your meals, you will have a more stable blood sugar and stay fuller longer.
They’re also great for low-carb and keto diets where fiber can be lacking.
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15 Minute Low-Carb Blueberry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup blueberries or raspberries or strawberries, fresh or frozen.
- 3-6 drops liquid stevia or 2 tsp erythritol or equivalent low-carb sweetener
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar and mix well.
- Leave in the fridge for at least 10 minutes (or overnight).
- When ready to eat, give it a good mix and enjoy.
Notes
- Chia pudding will stay good in your fridge for up to 3 days
- Use any milk or liquid you have on hand, just stick to the same ratio of chia seeds to liquid
- Stir in some whole milk yogurt for an extra creamy, thicker pudding
- Make a double batch to enjoy for the next couple of days
- Make sure you stir the chia seeds really well to avoid any big clumps
- Turn this chia pudding into a fun dessert parfait - in a glass jar, create layers of the pudding and low-carb berries such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries.
★ Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!
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Update Notes: This post was originally published in September of 2017, but was republished with step by step instructions and tips in July of 2018.
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I love this Chia Pudding. As a newcomer to Keto, I miss my oatmeal, so I decided to try this for breakfast. It is so good and gives me the consistency I miss having Oatmeal. Thank you so much for posting!
I’m so glad that you enjoyed our chia pudding recipe. Feel free to customize it with your favorite keto toppings!
I’ve made this 3 times now because I really want to love it and it is terrible. Definitely my least favorite recipe of yours. This should be eaten after 15 mins and not a second later or it’s very thick to the point where it’s inedible. I think you should edit the recipe for those of us that make this the night before.
I’m sorry it didn’t work well for you when eaten the next morning! I will certainly add some tips for those of you that are making it the night before as it probably requires some additional liquid so it’s not too thick (as you mentioned). When I make it, it’s not too thick the next day so it may be related to the variation in ingredients we use (differences between brands etc) as they’re all slightly different. Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Since finding this recipe my husband and I have had this for breakfast almost every morning! We love this pudding. Thank you so much for the recipe.
I’m so happy that you’re enjoying our blueberry chia pudding! It’s the best breakfast although I sometimes have it for dessert too 😀
This is so good and so easy! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed this recipe and found it easy. That’s one of the reasons we love it too 😁
Omg seriously the best chia pudding recipe I have ever tasted!! Definitely making this for tomorrow…and the next day!! LoL
Thank you for the recipe
This is one of my favorites too, Lauren! I really appreciate the feedback and I’m so happy that you liked it that much 🙂
This is a lifesaver! It’s hard to find a quick and delicious chia pudding, but this one is a keeper. I’m new to keto and added a few more drops of Stevia and couldn’t stop eating it. Thanks Abbie!!!
That’s great! I so happy that you liked the chia pudding. It’s so easy to customize it to your preferred level of sweetness as you’ve discovered 🙂
I enjoy the taste and the way i feel after. Energy and full what more can I ask for.
So true – when something tastes good and it fills you up, it’s a winner 🙂
I made this recipe with raspberries and it was absolutely delicious 😊 Thank you for sharing I will definitely make it again.
I’m so glad you liked it Caroline – I love it with raspberries too!!
I hate when people leave a 5 star rating but haven’t even made the recipe. I made the recipe and find it to be gloopy. I thinned it with more cream and its better but, for me, not a keeper. Maybe it’s an acquired taste …
Hi Lou, I find that chia puddings can vary in texture depending on what type of cream I used, the almond milk (or other milk) and also how long it sets in the fridge. The longer you leave it to set, the more solid and less liquid it becomes. Some people like it thicker and some prefer it thin! You can definitely add more cream, as you did, to change the texture.
This is yummy! More like a dessert than breakfast, even the hubby liked it.
Chia pudding is great for breakfast but it does make an excellent dessert! It super versatile. So glad you enjoyed it.
This is a staple in our house. Great breakfast food. We often leave out the sweetener.
I agree – chia pudding is such a great staple – you can really eat it every day (with or without sweetener)! Glad you’re enjoying it 🙂
I love blueberries. This pudding looks super delicious. I had no idea it could be this easy! Thank you for your informative tips.
I’m glad you found the post helpful, Michelle.
This is perfect for a nice treat in the morning! It is simple to make, full of healthy ingredients, and flavorful! Thanks for the great recipe!
Enjoy 🙂
I love how simple this recipe is to make. I have yet to do much with chia seeds yet, but I think this would be an excellent recipe for me to start using it!
It really is easy. Definitely give it a go 🙂
That looks so good! I bought chia seeds a while back, but haven’t used them yet. Now I have an easy recipe where I can utilize them! Thanks!
Yes – I often buy ingredients that I plan to use then forget! This is a super easy recipe for chia seeds.
I have never actually tried chia seeds! But this looks and sounds so nutritious and delicious, I really need to try it!
You must try them – so good for you and easy to make into a delicious pudding!