Lemon Chia Pudding
A delightful and refreshing lemon chia pudding that’s easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups milk of choice (almond, oat, or dairy)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- Optional: vanilla extract or extra lemon zest for topping
Instructions
- Combine the milk of choice, chia seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a bowl. Whisk until well-mixed.
- Let the pudding sit for about 5 minutes to allow chia seeds to soak up the liquid.
- Whisk the mixture again to prevent clumping. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to jars.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Serve the pudding in bowls or jars, topped with garnishes such as lemon zest, fresh berries, or a drizzle of syrup.
Notes
This pudding is highly customizable; feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations and toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia pudding, lemon dessert, healthy snack, vegan pudding, quick breakfast