Ever heard of chia pudding? It’s a tasty, healthy snack made with just three simple ingredients. Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s super easy to make, taking only 5 minutes
- Uses just chia seeds, milk, and a sweetener like honey
- Packed with protein and fibre to keep you full
- You can top it with your favourite fruits and flavours
- Make it ahead to have ready-to-eat pudding cups all week
Are you prepared to discover how to make this easy delight? Let’s begin!
What Is Chia Pudding?
Chia pudding is made by soaking tiny chia seeds in milk until they puff into a thick, pudding-like texture. That’s why it’s called “chia pudding” – it has a similar consistency to regular pudding but is way healthier!
The chia seeds absorb much of the milk as they soak, getting bigger and softer. When ready, the mixture turns into a filling, gelatinous pudding packed with fibre, protein, and nutrients.
Just 3 Ingredients Needed
Making chia pudding couldn’t be easier since you only need three essential ingredients:
- Chia seeds
- Your choice of milk (dairy, almond, coconut, etc.)
- A sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or vanilla extract
That’s it! With those three simple things from your kitchen, you can make a big batch of pudding in practically no time.
Easy 5-Minute Prep
Here are the basic steps to make your chia pudding:
- Combine 1/2 cup of milk with two tablespoons of chia seeds in a bowl or jar.
- Stir one teaspoon of your favourite sweetener (honey, maple syrup, etc.)
- Mix everything well, making sure there are no clumps.
- Allow the blend to rest for 60 seconds, then stir it into pudding!
You’ve prepped a significant portion of nutritious chia pudding in five quick minutes. How easy is that?
Topping Ideas Galore
Once your chia pudding has thickened in the fridge, you can dig in plain or load it up with fun toppings. Some tasty ideas:
- Fresh or frozen berries
- Sliced bananas or mangos
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped nuts or seeds
- A dollop of peanut or almond butter
- Sprinkle of cinnamon, cocoa powder or spices
Get creative with different flavours and textures – that’s part of the fun! If you make a big batch, you can top it differently each day.
Grab-And-Go Perfection
One of the best things about chia pudding is its portability and convenience. Just spoon your servings into little jars or containers, top as desired, and you’ve got wholesome grab-and-go pudding cups!
They’ll keep well in the fridge for up to a week so that you can make a whole bunch at onceโan excellent meal-prep snack or breakfast option.
Conclusion
So what are you waiting for? With just chia seeds, milk, and a little sweetener, you can whip up a big batch of thick, creamy, nutritious chia pudding in practically no time.
You can top it with your favourite flavours or eat it plain. You can also make it ahead for ready pudding cups all week long. It’s an easy, healthy treat everyone will love!
Give chia pudding a try this week and let me know – do you think it deserves to be your new favorite 3-ingredient snack?
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