Description
This cozy Chai Spiced Chia Pudding is creamy, nourishing, and naturally flavorful thanks to warm chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. It’s a quick 5-minute prep breakfast that thickens beautifully in the fridge — perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or a healthier dessert. Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and customizable with vegan, high-protein, or sugar-free variations.
Ingredients
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1 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, coconut, or dairy)
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3 tablespoons chia seeds
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1–2 teaspoons chai spice blend (mild → strong)
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1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Add-Ins:
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2–3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (for protein)
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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Fresh berries, chopped apples, banana slices
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Pecans, walnuts, granola, shredded coconut
Instructions
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In a bowl or jar, whisk together the milk, chia seeds, chai spice, sweetener, and vanilla.
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Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, until thick and creamy.
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Give it a final stir before serving. Add toppings and enjoy warm, cold, or blended.
Notes
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Too thin? Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds, stir, and rest 20–30 minutes.
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Too thick? Add a splash of milk and mix.
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Warm version: Heat gently in a saucepan for a chai latte–inspired pudding.
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Blended version: Blend after chilling for a silky, dessert-like texture.
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Sugar-free: Use stevia, monk fruit, or keep unsweetened.
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High-protein option: Add Greek yogurt or protein powder before chilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (½ recipe
- Calories: ~220
- Sugar: ~8–12 g (varies with sweetener)
- Sodium: ~60 mg
- Fat: 8–10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7–9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25–30 g
- Fiber: ~10 g
- Protein: 5–7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg