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    Oat Milk Chia Pudding

    Posted: Jun 26, 2023 Last Modified: Jun 26, 2023 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Made with 4 simple ingredients, this oat milk chia pudding recipe comes together in a few quick steps. It’s a healthy and dairy-free recipe with some protein that you can enjoy for breakfast, a snack, or a dessert. You’ll love this make-ahead chia pudding!

    Chia pudding with oat milk 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! It’s full of flavor, simple, healthy, and, let’s be honest, it’s so easy to make that it’s barely any work.

    A jar of oat milk chia pudding with multiple blueberries on top with another one in the background with raspberries.


     

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • The consistency and flavor of this oat milk chia pudding is like a delicious creamy dessert pudding. Who doesn’t want a dessert that’s healthy or for breakfast?
    • You only need four ingredients! I love recipes that call for simple ingredients, as there’s a good chance I already have some on hand and can skip going to the store.
    • It’s a healthy way to start the day as it’s full of protein and fiber. This oat milk chia pudding is filling and nutritious!

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Ingredients needed to make oat milk chia pudding.
    • chia seeds — you can buy them at almost any major grocery store. 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 — you can also use honey if you prefer. Make sure you use real maple syrup as pancake syrup is not the same.
    • vanilla extract — I always recommend using real vanilla extract and not artificial extract. Don’t have any? Skip it! No biggie.
    • oat milk — oat milk has a mild, sweet, nutty flavor. You can use store-bought or homemade oat milk.

    How to Make Oat Milk Chia Pudding

    Set of two photos showing chia seeds and maple syrup combined with milk.
    • Add the chia seeds, oat milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a bowl and mix together until well combined.
    Set of two photos showing before and after the mixture as set in the fridge.
    • Let it set for a couple of minutes (5-10 minutes) in the fridge before going back in and giving it a second stir.
    • Let the chia pudding set in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight.
    • Give it a stir before serving, and add in your favorite toppings, such as yogurt, fruit, nuts, and/or seeds.
    A jar of oat milk chia pudding with fresh raspberries on top.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • For a thicker pudding, you can add an extra spoonful of chia seeds to the mixture.
    • If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds, you can add everything to a blender and blend it up.
    • I like letting the chia pudding sit for a bit before doing a second stir and refrigerating. The chia seeds can clump up, so a second mix will help with that.
    • Make this with my oat milk matcha latte for a delicious morning!
    Overhead view of multiple raspberries in oat milk chia pudding.

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Meal prep: store the creamy oat milk 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.
    A jar of oat milk chia pudding with blueberries on top.
    What are chia seeds? Are they healthy?

    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).

    Why is my chia pudding runny?

    If the chia pudding is runny, the chia seeds haven’t fully set yet or there’s not enough chia seeds in comparison to the milk.

    How long does it take to set?

    While it’s best to set the chia pudding overnight, you can enjoy the oat milk chia pudding in around 2 to 3 hours.

    A jar of oat milk chia pudding with fresh raspberries on top.

    Oat Milk Chia Pudding

    Made with 4 simple ingredients, this oat milk chia pudding recipe comes together in a few quick steps. It's a healthy and dairy-free recipe with some protein that you can enjoy for breakfast, a snack, or a dessert. You'll love this make-ahead chia pudding!
    5 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Chill Time: 2 hours hrs
    Total Time: 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 3 -4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1½ cup oat milk
    • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • ¼-⅓ cup chia seeds, use ⅓ for a thicker pudding
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Add the chia seeds, oat milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a bowl and mix together until well combined.
    • Let it set for a couple of minutes (5-10 minutes) in the fridge before going back in and giving it a second stir.
    • Let the chia pudding set in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight.
    • Give it a stir before serving, and add in your favorite toppings, such as yogurt, fruit, nuts, and/or seeds.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 2mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Nutrition Disclaimer
    A jar of oat milk chia pudding with raspberries on top.

    More Chia Pudding Recipes to Try

    • Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding
    • Banana Bread Chia Pudding
    • Raspberry Chia Pudding
    • Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
    • Chocolate Blueberry Chia Pudding
    • Blueberry Chia Pudding
    • Matcha Chia Pudding

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