Am I overdoing it with all of these chia seed pudding recipes? First it was the matcha and vanilla chia seed pudding, and it all kind of spiraled from there.
And this was all because I read about the benefits of chia seeds in a grocery store, and bought them on an impulse buy. I mean, most stores put candy and pop right beside the checkout, and I can almost always resist it. But wave chia seeds in front of me? Apparently I cave.
But this experimenting with chia seeds journey has been a very fun and delicious one. So far I have only made puddings with them, but I would LOVE some suggestions on what to do with them next. I have been thinking of putting it in smoothies, but that is about as creative as I’m getting right now.
And if you think that I’m getting all healthy on you recently, it’s just because I have been neglecting to take pictures of the cakes I have been making. I recently made one of the most delicious chocolate cakes I have ever made, but of course, I forgot to take a picture of it, and it was gone by the end of the day. #bloggerfail.
But at least I have this easy recipe. The cinnamon definitely adds an extra kick to an already delicious chia seed pudding. I love it!
Cinnamon Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients
You just need 5 simple ingredients to make this cinnamon vanilla chia pudding. All you need is:
- whole milk
- chia seeds
- sugar
- pure vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
Tips
Storage: Store this chia pudding in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Top with your favorite toppings. This chia pudding is the perfect base for your favorite toppings. I love adding fresh berries, cacao nibs, granola or hemp seeds, but you can add your favorite fruit or whatever else you have on hand.
Variations
Chocolate Chia Pudding: Mix in some cocoa powder and top with chocolate chips for the perfect healthy breakfast idea.
Make it vegan. Swap out the milk for vegan milk. I love using oat milk or cashew milk to make it the same consistency as with regular milk. If you wanted a more creamy texture use full fat coconut milk, and if you want a thinner texture use unsweetened almond milk.
Add more protein. You can actually experiment with adding different flavored protein powders into this chia pudding. Or, you can mix in some collagen peptides if you didn’t want to add a different flavor to this pudding.
More Basic Chia Pudding Recipes
Like this Cinnamon Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding? Then you will love these healthy recipes:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Creamy Chia Pudding – a creamy pudding made with creamy peanut butter, dates and cocoa powder. So many healthy fats in one great snack.
- Vanilla Chia Pudding – pure vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste) mixed with maple syrup and chia seeds makes this a great afternoon snack.
- Creamsicle Chia Pudding – a healthy creamsicle, in chia pudding form! This recipe uses orange zest and stevia, making it a great healthy and simple recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Cinnamon-Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients, and refrigerate until it reaches your desired thickness, about 2 hours or even overnight.
Yessss!!
Cathleen this pudding looks yummy! I have to admit that I haven't tried chia seed…yet. What does it taste like?
If you eat chia seeds dry, it tastes kind of like poppy seeds. If you make them in these puddings..the closest thing I could compare them to is tapioca pearls
as I told you before, I´m also a big fan of chia seeds 🙂 This is a great easy recipe, need to give it a go!
There can never be enough chia seed pudding recipes, and this sounds delightful! I gotta top up on chia seeds, was looking for them the other day, but could only find them in the shop overpriced :S Where do you buy yours?
You can also add them to overnight oats for a little more of a chia consistency, AND you can cook up berried or fruit with chia seeds and a little sweetener and make home made jam 😀 x
It depends on where you live. I live in Canada, and I bought it at Winners, where it's a bit cheaper than in grocery stores. But it's true..most places they are really expensive.
Simple and divine! I must make some soon.
I haven't come across the seeds yet…but they sound great! And so does your pudding.
🙂 ela@GrayApron
I looked for chia seeds in the shop today and they are so insane expensive! 🙂
Have never thought of preparing chia seeds this way! I'm sure it would taste so good!
Pretty hard to overdo chia seeds! This looks terrific — thanks.
I use chia seeds in smoothies and oatmeal if you're looking for suggestions!
This is your space, so you can share whatever recipe you wish!! Chia seeds = love, so there`s never enough!
I made something similar to this before and it was wonderful, almost like tapioca pudding. Way to go Cathleen!
I was just telling someone yesterday that I have chia seeds in my pantry that I bought on impulse as I have no idea what to do with them. Thanks for this post!
Simple and wonderful recipe.
I've never cooked with chia seeds before but am so excited to try them in a dessert! Thanks for sharing this pudding for chia newbies like me 🙂
hello, my name is Marcela, chia can be used not only in muesli bars but so many other things, there are many diferent recipes to be found on the internet such as for example on http://www.chia-direct.com/chia_seeds_recipes.htm
This pudding sounds delightful. A perfect and simple pudding.
It’s so good! Thanks Andrea! 🙂
I love chia seed pudding, and this flavour combo sounds amazing.
It is so good 🙂
Simple and tasty recipe and great for breakfast. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Let me know if you give it a go 😉
I love the combo of texture here! The cold, jelly pudding + crispy crunchy topping looks great!
It is the best combo 🙂
Ever since I found chia seeds, I’ve been using them in my overnight oats and to make easy pudding like these. Your chia pudding recipe is so easy and straightforward. I love how you add some crunchy granola for toppings. 🙂
It’s my favourite way to eat it 😉 Thanks Anita!