Chia Pudding: Vanilla & Chocolate
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Two delicious vegan chia pudding recipes: a classic creamy vanilla and a decadent chocolate version. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
One base, two personalities. Fiber-rich chia seeds and oats set into a thick pudding you can flavor vanilla or chocolate — made tonight, eaten tomorrow, and full enough to carry you to lunch.
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Mix Base:** In a jar or bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, ground oats, and your choice of vegan milk.
**Add Flavors:** For the **Vanilla** version, stir in the vanilla extract. For the **Chocolate** version, stir in the cacao powder until fully incorporated.
**Set:** Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the chia seeds and oats to absorb the liquid and thicken.
**Adjust:** If the pudding is too thick in the morning, add a splash more vegan milk and stir.
**Serve:** Top with your preferred fruits, nuts, and a drizzle of agave syrup before serving.
📋 The Plan
Ingredients Per Flavor
Base (Both Versions)
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (ground oats work best for a smoother texture)
- 1 1/4 cups vegan milk (plus more if a thinner consistency is desired)
Vanilla Variation
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Toppings: Chopped strawberries, mangoes, blueberries, peaches, almonds, coconut flakes, and agave syrup.
Chocolate Variation
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- Toppings: Chopped strawberries, bananas, raspberries, almonds, coconut flakes, dark chocolate, and agave syrup.
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🎥 Video Tutorial
Chia Pudding: Vanilla & Chocolate
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⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Clumping: Ensure you stir the chia seeds thoroughly into the milk at the start. If you just dump them in, they can clump together into dry pockets. Give it an extra stir 10 minutes after the initial mix to be safe.
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Ratios: Different types of oats and seeds absorb liquid at different rates. Always keep extra plant-based milk on hand to adjust the consistency to your liking in the morning.
🔄 Variations
Superfood Boost: Add a pinch of cinnamon to the vanilla version or a spoonful of nut butter to the chocolate version for extra richness.
🧊 Storage
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These puddings store perfectly in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in airtight jars, making them ideal for meal prepping your breakfasts for the week.
💡 Chef Tips
Texture: Using ground oats provides a much smoother, pudding-like consistency compared to using whole rolled oats.
Overnight Magic: Making this the night before is highly recommended—it gives the seeds and oats the best chance to fully expand and soften.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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