2teaspoonsmaple syrupregular or sugar-free (see notes)
Topping Choices (optional)
fresh berries
nut butter
assorted nuts and seedsalmonds, walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, etc.
Instructions
Take a mason jar or small bowl and add chia seeds, milk of choice and maple syrup (or sweetener of choice). Using a fork, give it a good mix to combine everything. Wait about 5 minutes and stir again to break the chia seed clumps.
Close the lid (mason jar) or cover tightly using food storage wrap. Now set it in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or up to overnight. The chia pudding will get thicker the longer it sits.
When ready to consume, add a splash of milk if it appears too thick. Enjoy it cold, or warm it up for 30 seconds in the microwave. Top with berries or nuts and enjoy this healthy treat for breakfast or a snack.
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Notes
Milk: I prefer almond milk due to its low-carb content, but any milk you have will work great. Some alternatives include 2% or whole milk, and oat milk.
Texture tip: It is important to stir the pudding after a few minutes to break the chia clumps. Please don't skip this step.
Sugar-free: For a sugar-free, lower-carb variation, skip the maple syrup altogether, or use monkfruit maple syrup instead.
Toppings: I like to top this chia pudding with assorted berries including blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries due to their low glycemic index. Feel free to use other fruits like bananas, apples, or mango. You can also top it with granola of choice.
Protein-boost: To add a protein boost to this chia pudding, stir in 1 tablespoon of nut butter of choice per serving or 1 to 2 tablespoons of a high-protein granola.
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates calculated with unsweetened almond milk and do not include toppings. If you follow any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.