Heart-Healthy Creamy Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
Indulge in the nutritious and delicious flavors of Heart-Healthy Creamy Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding, a quick and effortless recipe perfect for busy mornings or guilt-free desserts. Made with unsweetened almond milk, protein-packed chia seeds, and a hint of pure vanilla extract, this wholesome treat offers a rich, pudding-like texture without any cooking required. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and sprinkled with a dash of ground cinnamon, it’s a delightful harmony of creamy and aromatic flavors. Customize your pudding with optional toppings like fresh berries and sliced almonds for added bursts of sweetness and crunch. Prep this chia pudding in minutes and let the refrigerator do the work, making it the ultimate make-ahead, heart-healthy breakfast or snack. Vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, this recipe is the perfect blend of taste, convenience, and nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh berries (optional, for topping)
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, pure vanilla extract, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon.
Whisk the mixture thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and the chia seeds are evenly dispersed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and form a pudding-like texture.
Before serving, stir the pudding to ensure it's creamy and the chia seeds are mixed evenly throughout.
Spoon the chia pudding into individual serving dishes.
Top with fresh berries and sliced almonds for added flavor and texture, if desired.
Serve immediately or keep refrigerated for up to 3 days for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 311 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.0 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.4 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1489 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1024 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
