Vanilla chia pudding

Chia pudding is the no-cook healthy breakfast you make the night before: the chia seeds swell in plant-based milk and form a creamy, filling pudding. Rich in fibre, plant omega-3 and protein, it can be customised with seasonal fruit. Practical, pretty in a jar and ready to take away.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 0 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 251 kcal · 12 g protein · 12 g carbohydrate · 14 g fat

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp chia seeds
• 400 ml plant-based drink (almond, coconut)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 handful of red berries
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Method

1. Mix the chia seeds, plant-based drink, vanilla and maple syrup in a jar.
2. Stir well, wait 5 minutes, then stir again (to prevent lumps).
3. Place in the fridge overnight (at least 4 hours) while the seeds swell.
4. When ready to serve, top with the red berries.

Nutritional benefits

Chia seeds are an accessible superfood: exceptionally rich in soluble fibre (hence the pudding effect and the fullness), they also provide plant omega-3 (ALA), plant protein, calcium and magnesium. Made with a plant-based drink, this pudding is naturally lactose-free and gluten-free. Its richness in fibre and healthy fats makes it a filling, low-GI breakfast, and an interesting option during pregnancy (source of calcium and omega-3).

Variations and substitutions

• Chocolate: add 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa.
• Fruity: mango, banana, kiwi or stewed fruit at the bottom of the jar.
• Higher in protein: a scoop of protein powder or a spoonful of Greek yoghurt.
• Made with cow’s milk if you do not need the lactose-free version.

Storage and making ahead

Chia pudding keeps for 3 to 4 days in the fridge: make several jars at once for ready-made breakfasts all week. Add the fresh fruit at the last moment.

💡 Good to know

The right ratio is about 3 tablespoons of seeds to 200 ml of liquid. If the pudding is too thick, thin it with a little plant-based drink; if it is too runny, add more seeds and wait.

Read also

Discover more healthy & balanced recipes · vegetarian recipes · gluten-free recipes · lactose-free recipes · recipes for pregnancy.

The foods in this recipe: chia seeds · plant-based drink · almond · vanilla · red berries.

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