Chia And Flaxseed Pudding

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We love to make this chia flaxseed pudding on Sunday nights, especially before a busy week. We can just grab it and go for a nutrient-dense breakfast or enjoy it as a tasty snack after school.

Not only are these chia flaxseed puddings delicious and satiating, but they also have many vitamins and minerals. Both of these superfood seeds are a good source of plant-based omega-3 fats and protein. They also help with digestion and heart health. You can read a lot more about their benefits at Healthline here.

My recipe below shows the ingredient amounts for one pudding, but it can easily be doubled, tripled, etc., depending on how many you’d like to make ahead.

It’s so simple to make! All you need to do is whisk the ingredients together and let them chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. During this time, the chia seeds and ground flax seeds will swell and form a thick, gelatinous mixture.

This pudding is wonderful as is, but I like to pile on a combination of crunchy, fruity, and creamy toppings.

Some of my favorite add-ins include:

• Peanut butter, chocolate chips, and walnuts
• Simmered blueberries, wheat germ, and pecans
• Coconut yogurt, granola, and bananas

You can play with the ratio of seeds to change up the texture or flavor as well. I have found that using more chia seeds creates a thicker consistency, while adding more flax meal adds a lovely earthy element.

For more wholesome, make-ahead breakfasts, be sure to try my Chocolate Chip Baked Oats, Biscoff Baked Oats, Biscoff Overnight Oats, Oat Milk Chia Pudding, and Blue Spirulina Chia Pudding!

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Ingredient Notes

• Chia Seeds – Any variety of chia seeds works, such as black, white, or multi-colored. Seeds past their expiration date may not swell as much as fresh ones.
• Flax Seeds – Use ground up flaxseeds, known as flaxseed meal. Brown or golden flaxseeds both work just as well.
• Maple Syrup – Maple syrup is a great natural sweetener that gives this pudding a perk in flavor. Alternatives to this include agave nectar, coconut nectar, or date syrup.
• Vanilla Extract – Pairs well with the maple syrup for a comforting, warm element.
• Salt – Just a tiny amount to add some depth and enhance the other flavors.
• Plant-Based Milk – Any kind works here. You can use soy or pea for higher protein, almond or cashew for nuttiness, or oat for a creamy nut-free option.

How To Make Chia And Flaxseed Pudding

Here are some quick visual steps. Find the full recipe with exact measurements on the recipe card below.

This recipe calls for 1 serving. Gather one or multiple jars, depending on how many puddings you plan to prepare.

Add all of the ingredients to the jar and whisk them together. Be sure to break up any seed clumps

Let it sit for a few minutes and then revisit it to stir again. Make sure to break up any seed clusters you notice and stir in any seeds that may have gathered along the wall of the jar.

Cover the jar and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but overnight is best for a thicker gel-like consistency.

Enjoy as is or with your favorite toppings! Here are some ideas….

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