There are three breakfasts I can’t get enough of overnight oats, chia seed pudding, and oatmeal recipes. Here’s a new way to enjoy one of my favorites, and the best of all these worlds: a hot chia pudding! A warm chia seed pudding is a hot version of the classic chia pudding recipe. Instead of soaking the chia seeds overnight, they are cooked in warm milk.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need are:
Chia Seeds – Feel free to use white chia seeds or black chia seeds. They have the same nutritional profile and absorb liquid just the same. Plant Milk of Choice – almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk all work well. Maple Syrup – For a touch of sweetness.
How To Make An Easy Warm Chia Pudding
It’s very easy to make hot chia pudding for breakfast with simple pantry staple ingredients.
Serving
Serve this vegan chia pudding warm, as a breakfast or snack, or healthy dessert, with any of your favorite toppings like:
Vanilla Extract – add 1/2 teaspoon at the end, when the pudding is cooked. Cocoa Powder or cacao powder – 1-2 teaspoons Protein Powder – 1 tablespoon Cinnamon – stir up to 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon Pinch of Salt
Fresh fruits – banana slices, fresh berries Chocolate chips Nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter Seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or hemp seeds for a boost of proteins Coconut yogurt or any dairy-free yogurt you love Shredded coconut
Storage Instructions
You can store the leftover pudding in the fridge, in a sealed container or small pot for up to 2 days. Rewarm in the microwave the next day, in a microwave-safe bowl until warm.
Allergy Swaps
Below are some options to make this recipe if you have some food allergies.
Nut-Free – Swap the almond milk for soy milk or oat milk. Gluten-Free – Use gluten-free plant-based milk. If you can’t have oat milk, try coconut milk, soy milk, or almond milk. Sugar-Free – Chia seeds are low in carbs. To make this recipe keto-friendly, skip the sweeteners or use a natural sugar-free sweetener.
Below are my answers to your most common questions about this recipe.
More Chia Pudding Recipes
I love chia seeds, and below are some more chia recipes for you to try next time.
