Chia seeds are a great source of fibre – and adding them to milk creates a satisfying pudding consistency that you can flavour however you choose. This fantastically filling, easy to prepare pudding makes a brilliant breakfast, healthy dessert or super snack option.
How to make chia seed pudding
The beauty of chia seed pudding is that it’s so simple to make. The key thing is getting the right ratio of chia seeds to liquid. We’ve suggested 2 level tablespoons of chia seeds (a fibre-packed Healthy Extra portion on the Slimming World plan) per 200ml of the milk of your choice. However, you may prefer a thicker or looser pudding and can adjust the measurements to suit your taste.
As chia seeds expand and soften in liquid, it’s also important to leave them to ‘soak’ for long enough before eating. Popping your puddings in the fridge overnight will transform the seeds from hard and gritty to soft and jelly-like, giving you a thick, creamy consistency that feels like a dessert.
Chia seed pudding recipe video
Chia seed pudding recipes
Berry bliss
makes 1 pudding
5 Syns (or ½ Syn if using Healthy Extras)
vegan
10 mins (plus at least four hours in the fridge)
What you need:
2 level tbsp chia seeds
200ml unsweetened almond milk
1 level tsp maple syrup
splash of vanilla extract
a little cinnamon
top with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries (or your berry combination of choice)
What you do:
Mix ingredients together in a jar (toppings aside) and leave in the fridge for at least four hours (ideally overnight).
Choc banana
makes 1 pudding
6 Syns (or 1½ Syns if using Healthy Extras)
vegan
10 mins (plus at least four hours in the fridge)
What you need:
2 level tbsp chia seeds
200ml unsweetened almond milk
1 level tsp maple syrup
1 level tsp cocoa powder
top with sliced banana
What you do:
Mix ingredients together in a jar (toppings aside) and leave in the fridge for at least four hours (ideally overnight). Each recipe makes one pudding.
Tropical twist
makes 1 pudding
6 Syns (or 1½ Syns if using Healthy Extras)
vegan
10 mins (plus at least four hours in the fridge)
What you need:
2 level tbsp chia seeds
200ml unsweetened coconut milk
1 level tsp maple syrup
top with chopped mango and pineapple, and ½ level tsp desiccated coconut
What you do:
Mix ingredients together in a jar (toppings aside) and leave in the fridge for at least four hours (ideally overnight).
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Apple and cinnamon overnight oats
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