Whether you’re obsessed with vegan chia pudding or just hearing about it for the first time, this creamy, wholesome breakfast is an excellent way to start the day.

The best part? You can make it the night before! Simply combine chia seeds, dairy-free yogurt, almond milk, vanilla, and a touch of maple syrup. In the morning, scoop it into a pretty bowl and top with more of your favorite non-dairy yogurt and fresh fruit. It’s as simple as that.

In today’s recipe, I used a plain flavored almond milk yogurt with the chia seeds and topped it with a bit of peach-flavored almond milk yogurt for variety. I’ve been experimenting with different almond milk yogurts lately. I often use the plain variety as a substitute for mayonnaise in savory recipes, and the flavored ones make a delicious breakfast topped with hemp seeds, fruit, and nuts.

Always remember, choose your non-dairy yogurts carefully. They should typically contain 5–6 grams of protein per serving and are often fortified with Vitamin D and calcium. They should also be certified non-GMO and made without high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors.

When added to a creamy base like non-dairy yogurt or plant milk, chia seeds expand and form a gel. This helps create that lovely pudding texture. Plus, chia seeds also expand in your stomach, which can slow digestion and help you feel full longer.

If you’re new to chia seeds, they are small, nutrient-rich seeds that offer numerous health benefits.

Here are some of the key benefits. Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation.. They are high in fiber and protein, which can help you feel full, helping with weight management. They are also loaded with calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, niacin, and zinc. Other benefits may include improved skin health from their antioxidant content and, boost energy levels due to their protein content. However you look at it, chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse.

Visit “Chia Seed Plant-Powered Breakfast with Fruit & Nuts” for another super-nutritious breakfast or snack, and make chia seeds a part of your daily nutrition.

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Vegan Chia Pudding Bowl

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 4

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

Main

3/4 cup almond milk
1 cup of non-dairy yogurt
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 cups of assorted berries
Fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Method

Steps

In a medium bowl, whisk the almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup and vanilla together. Stir in the chia seeds. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Spoon the pudding into a bowl and top with the berry mixture. Drizzle with maple syrup. Garnish with mint if using.

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