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A quick and easy creamy vanilla chia pudding made with just 4 main ingredients, perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert. Rich in fiber and omega-3s, this pudding sets in the fridge and can be customized with various toppings or protein powder.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup milk or milk alternative (recommend 2% milk or any creamy plant-based milk)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds (measured level for best texture)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (or preferred sweetener such as honey or granulated sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Dash of sea salt (about 1/8 tsp; optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Measure 1 cup milk (or milk alternative), 1/4 cup leveled chia seeds, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and a dash of sea salt.
  2. Combine all measured ingredients in a 16-ounce (or larger) jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  3. Close the jar and shake vigorously for about 1 minute to mix and suspend the chia seeds.
  4. Refrigerate and chill the jar for at least 1 hour or overnight. To avoid clumps, shake or stir every 20 minutes during the first hour.

Notes

For best texture, measure chia seeds carefully to avoid gelatinous or too thin pudding., Overnight chilling thickens pudding to a creamy texture., Shake the jar every 20 minutes during the first hour to avoid clumps., Use whole milk for richer, creamier pudding; most plant-based milks work well except full-fat canned coconut milk which can get lumpy., Sweetness can be adjusted by adding more sweetener or topping with fruits., Protein powder and cocoa powder can be mixed in for variations; add protein powder after initial mixing if using a smaller jar to leave room for shaking., Store pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing not recommended., Serve cold; reheating is not necessary.

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