The Ultimate Creamy & Quick Matcha Chia Pudding (Vegan & Meal Prep Friendly)
Make this creamy matcha chia pudding for a healthy breakfast or energizing snack. This recipe is quick to prepare, naturally sweetened, and perfect for making ahead for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 5 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other dairy-free milk)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the almond milk, maple syrup, matcha powder, vanilla extract, and salt until the matcha is fully dissolved and the mixture is uniform in color.
- Add the chia seeds to the liquid mixture. Whisk well for about one minute to prevent clumping.
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then whisk again thoroughly. This second whisking helps achieve a creamier texture.
- Cover the bowl or seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- When ready to serve, stir the pudding. If it is too thick, add a splash more milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve cold with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, sliced banana, or granola.
Notes
- For a higher protein version, stir in 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder with the wet ingredients before adding the chia seeds.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute coconut milk for almond milk.
- To make this a naturally sweetened breakfast using dates, blend 2 soaked Medjool dates with the milk before mixing in the dry ingredients.
- This matcha chia pudding keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it excellent for meal prep breakfast bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0