CHIA SEED PUDDING IS JUST ABOUT THE PERFECT MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST, particularly for sunny weather.
But I didn’t always know this.
The first time I made chia seed pudding, the whole concept was so foreign to me that I actually thought you HAD to use coconut milk. As though it wouldn’t work with other liquid. Like regular milk.
Since then I have figured a few things out.
Liquid, as it turns out, is liquid. We’re pretty big milk drinkers so before I collapse on the sofa at night, I’ll simply pour a couple cups of milk into a bowl with 1/2 cup of chia seeds, add a slug of maple syrup and stir. Add fresh berries, frozen berries, or wait on the berries until morning.
Ultimately, this is what we wake up to.
A protein-packed breakfast full of omega-3s with fresh fruit on top. Not bad for 30 seconds worth of work.
Printovernight chia seed pudding with berries
Makes 4 large servings (of about a cup)
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (any kind)
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 pint of fresh berries (any kind)
Instructions
- Using a medium mixing bowl with a lid, stir the milk, chia seeds and syrup or honey (if using) together.
- Optional: add berries, or wait and let the kids do it themselves in the morning.
- Cover and chill overnight (or at least 1 hour).
- Before you go to bed, or a few minutes before serving in the morning, stir the mixture. It’ll be clumpy in some places where the seeds have soaked up the most seeds. Just mix it up and it’ll be perfect. Add your berries if you haven’t already.
WHY CHIA SEEDS?
They’re an easy pantry staple to have on hand and FULL of nutrients:
- omega-3 fatty acids
- protein
- fiber
- antioxidants
- calcium
WHAT DOES THIS TASTE LIKE?
Tapioca pudding.
PS. If you have any left over, add a little extra milk and make chia seed popsicles.
Yum! I think this looks wonderful but wonder if the kids will balk at the word “pudding” and be disappointed. Maybe we’ll make it and call it, “Chia Seed Surprise.” 🙂
Ha, I hear you! Yes, you could totally do that. I usually add that nugget of advice for anyone whose kids are already familiar with real pudding.
That looks sooooooooo gooooood!
You’re not wrong, Rob! Give it a try and report back!
My kids were also confused by the “pudding” part, but I added some wheat cereal and it seemed to improve the texture for them.
Really yummy. Thanks!
Can you then heat this up in the microwave so it’s good for Winter too?