Chia pudding
Chia pudding is a type of pudding made with chia seeds and milk. Chia seeds are a type of seed that comes from the Salvia hispanica plant, which is native to Mexico and Central America. Chia seeds are rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber.
The history of chia pudding recipes is unknown. However, chia seeds have been used in Mexican and Central American cuisine for centuries. Chia seeds were a staple food of the Aztec and Mayan cultures. In the Aztec language, chia means “strength.”
Chia pudding recipes likely originated in Mexico or Central America. However, the pudding has become popular in recent years due to its health benefits. Chia pudding is a healthy alternative to other pudding recipes that use ingredients like sugar, eggs, and flour.
Advice
Chia pudding is a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option. To make the perfect chia pudding, start by adding two tablespoons of chia seeds to one cup of your favorite milk or non-dairy milk. Let the mixture sit for at least an hour or overnight in the refrigerator to give the chia seeds time to absorb the liquid and swell. Then add desired mix-ins such as fresh fruit, nut butter, cocoa powder, or spices to give it an extra boost of flavor. Top it off with granola or coconut flakes for a crunchy texture. Enjoy!
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Recipes
Chia Pudding With Dried Apricots and Pineapple
- lime zest
- almond milk
- pineapple
- apricot
- coconut
- agave nectar
- chia seed
Yogurt-Chia Pudding
- cocoa nib
- agave syrup
- chia seed
- yogurt
Chia Pudding With Berries and Popped Amaranth
- mint
- almond milk
- chia seed
- amaranth
- manzanita berry
- light agave nectar
- salt
- berry
Chocolate-Cashew Chia Pudding
- MAPLE YOGURT AND ASSEMBLY
- salt
- cinnamon
- maple syrup
- coconut yogurt
- CHIA PUDDING
- cinnamon
- salt
- white chia seed
- vanilla extract
- cashew
- cashew milk
- cocoa powder
- medjool date
Chocolate Chia Pudding
- salt
- vanilla extract
- avocado
- grade dark
- coconut oil
- chia seed
- dutch process cocoa powder
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chia Pudding
- non dairy milk
- vanilla extract
- cocoa powder
- chia seed
- peanut butter
- maple syrup
Cinnamon and Date Chia Pudding
- vanilla paste
- almond milk
- honey
- cinnamon
- chia seed
- medjool date
Coconut Almond Cream Chia Pudding with Superfoods + Dark Chocolate.
- almond milk
- coconut milk
- almond butter
- hemp seed
- pistachio
- coconut
- chia seed
- mango
- salt
- dark chocolate
- honey
- vanilla extract
- banana
Autumn Chia Pudding 3 Ways.
- cocoa powder
- vanilla
- apple
- banana
- cinnamon
- ginger
- salt
- salt
- butter
- maple syrup
- pumpkin seed
- walnut
- date
- fig
- chia seed
- milk
- apple sauce almond butter
- cacao nibs hemp seeds yogurt coconut honey
Chocolate-Chia Pudding
- salt
- vanilla extract
- chia seed
- cocoa powder
- milk
- light agave nectar
- semisweet chocolate
Chocolate Chia Pudding
- milk
- salt
- vanilla extract
- chia seed
- whipped cream
- honey
- cocoa powder
Chia Pudding with Grain Free Granola.
- apricot
- pecan
- brazil nut
- sunflower seed
- cinnamon
- milk
- almond
- coconut
- almond extract
- cherry
- vanilla
- chia seed
- coconut oil
- maple syrup
- salt
- salt
- cashew
- water
- date
- fruit
Easy Chia Pudding
- oat milk
- chia seed
- maple syrup
Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding
- vanilla extract
- salt
- chia seed
- almond milk
- banana
- cocoa powder
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
Matcha Chia Pudding
- chia seed
- raspberry
- almond milk
- matcha
- maple syrup
Banana Bread Chia Pudding
- milk
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- greek yogurt
- maple syrup
- banana
- chia seed
Blood Orange–Chia Pudding
- pistachio
- blood orange juice
- yogurt
- chia seed
- orange flower water
- salt
- honey
- blood orange
Keto Chia Pudding
- heavy cream
- water
- vanilla extract
- chia seed
- salt
- keto granular sweetener
Chocolate Chia Pudding
- salt
- vanilla extract
- milk
- maple syrup
- cocoa powder
- chia seed
Crazy Easy Chia Pudding (3 Ingredients)
- almond milk
- honey
- chia seed
Creamy Chia Pudding
- water
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- chia seed
- salt
- cashew
- date
- fruit berry
- cocoa powder sprinkle
Gingerbread Chia Pudding
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- milk
- clove
- ginger
- nutmeg
- maple syrup
- molasses
- chia seed
Easy Chia Pudding
- vanilla extract
- almond milk
- maple syrup
- chia seed
- berry compote
- fruit
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- chia seed 65%
Common Ingredients
- salt 48%
- vanilla extract 39%
Usual Ingredients
- cocoa powder 26%
- maple syrup 26%
- almond milk 22%
- cinnamon 22%