Description
This Creamy Lemon Chia Pudding is a fresh, healthy, and no-cook recipe that comes together in just minutes. Made with simple ingredients like chia seeds, milk, and real lemon, it sets overnight into a smooth, creamy pudding that’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice (almond, coconut, oat, or dairy)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: lemon slices, berries, coconut flakes
Instructions
- Combine the Liquid Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, whisk together the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds slowly, making sure they are evenly distributed.
- Rest and Stir Again: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir once more to prevent clumping.
- Chill Overnight: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thick and creamy.
- Serve: Stir before serving and add toppings if desired.
Notes
For the creamiest texture, use full-fat coconut milk. Stirring the pudding twice in the first 10 minutes helps prevent clumps. Adjust sweetness after chilling if needed by stirring in extra maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg