🥄 Easy Vegan Chia Pudding Recipe (Perfect for Meal Prep!)

If you're looking for a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that’s both delicious and nutrient-packed, this Vegan Chia Pudding is your new go-to

🥄 Easy Vegan Chia Pudding Recipe (Perfect for Meal Prep!)

If you're looking for a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that’s both delicious and nutrient-packed, this Vegan Chia Pudding is your new go-to. It’s creamy, lightly sweet, and endlessly customizable with your favorite fruits, nuts, or spices. Best of all? You only need a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep time.

🌱 Why You'll Love This Chia Pudding

  • 100% vegan and gluten-free

  • High in omega-3s, fiber, and protein

  • Ready in minutes (plus chill time)

  • Meal-prep friendly – make 3–4 jars ahead!

đź›’ Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds

  • 1 cup plant milk (almond, oat, soy, or coconut)

  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

  • Fresh fruit or toppings – like berries, banana, granola, or nut butter

🥣 Tools You'll Need

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👩‍🍳 How to Make It

  1. Combine the chia seeds and plant milk in a jar or bowl.

  2. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract, if using.

  3. Mix well to ensure there are no clumps.

  4. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again.

  5. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

  6. When ready to eat, top with your favorite fruits, granola, or nut butter!

🍓 Topping Ideas

  • Sliced strawberries + almond butter

  • Blueberries + coconut flakes

  • Banana slices + cacao nibs

  • Mango + lime zest

đź§Š Meal Prep Tip

Make 3–4 jars on Sunday night and enjoy grab-and-go breakfasts all week long! The pudding keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.

đź’¬ Final Thoughts

Whether you’re new to plant-based eating or just want an easy, healthy breakfast to keep you full and energized, this chia pudding is a game changer. Plus, with endless topping options, you’ll never get bored.

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