Matcha Chia Pudding

Name: Matcha Chia Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: 1½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy milk); 6-7 tbsp chia seeds; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 4 tsp matcha powder

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Made with five simple ingredients, this creamy matcha chia pudding recipe is perfect for busy mornings. Full of fiber and healthy fats, this green tea chia pudding is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack.

Chia pudding is a delicious and healthy way to start off the day. It’s one of my go-to recipes, as you can prepare it the night before and have it ready to enjoy in the morning with next to no work! You can also flavor it in so many ways, so every morning, you can enjoy something different with minimal effort. Today, I’m sharing how to make my favorite creamy no-cook matcha chia pudding.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s so easy to make matcha chia pudding! You just mix everything together and let it set in the fridge. Can it get any easier?
The consistency and flavor of this matcha chia pudding is like a creamy dessert pudding. Who doesn’t want a dessert that’s healthy?
Chia seeds are neutral in taste, so it takes on whatever you add to them! This chia pudding is full of sweet matcha flavor with a hint of vanilla.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed to make matcha chia pudding.

milk — you can use any milk of your choice, from cow’s milk to non-dairy milk. I personally prefer whole milk, but it’s up to you!
chia seeds — you can buy them at almost any major grocery store, and they can last for 4-5 years without refrigeration. Just be sure to store your chia seeds are a cool, dry place. They come in both black and white seeds, but there is no difference in nutritional content. They’re also an excellent source of plant-based protein!
maple syrup — make sure you use real maple syrup and not pancake syrup. They are not the same.
vanilla extract — I always recommend using real vanilla extract and not artificial extract.
matcha powder — a finely grounded powdered green tea, matcha is full of antioxidants and health benefits! Make sure to good good quality matcha powder for the best results.
toppings — toppings are optional, but the more, the merrier.

How to Make Matcha Chia Pudding

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In a bowl, add the milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and matcha powder.
Whisk until everything is fully blended.

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Let it set for a couple of minutes (5-10 minutes) in the fridge before going back in and giving it a second stir. Sometimes there are clumpings of chia seeds, so the extra step helps.
Let the chia pudding set in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight.

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When ready to enjoy, give it a stir, and add in your favorite toppings, such as yogurt, fruit, nuts, and seeds. You can also portion out the chia pudding into small jars (without the toppings) to make it an easy grab-and-go breakfast.

Angled view of a cup of matcha chia pudding with yogurt and kiwi on top.

Recipe Tips and Notes

You can easily make this matcha chia seed pudding vegan-friendly by using non-dairy milk.
For a thicker pudding, you can add an extra spoonful of chia seeds to the mixture.
If there are clumps in your matcha, sift the powder before adding it to the mixture.
I recommend giving the matcha chia pudding a mix before letting it set, as it helps prevent clumps. Sometimes the chia seeds like to clump together!
If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds, you can add everything to a blender and blend it up.
Don’t have maple syrup? Swap for honey or agave.

A jar of matcha chia pudding with a spoon leaned up against it.

Make Ahead Tips

Meal prep: store the creamy matcha chia seed pudding without any toppings in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Freezer: to freeze chia pudding, portion out the pudding in small containers, then freeze! Thaw the chia pudding in the fridge for 6-8 hours/overnight before you’d like to eat it. You can store chia seed pudding in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Overhead view of two glasses of matcha chia pudding topped with yogurt, kiwi, and coconut.

What are chia seeds?

Chia seeds are tiny seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica. You may recognize them from those cute little chia pet commercials from way back when but other than a cute terra-cotta pet, the seeds are packed with healthy goodness. Despite being tiny little seeds, an one-ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and 9 grams of fat (5 of which are omega-3s).