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healthy maple syrup chia pudding on the counter in a mason jar.

Quick and Easy Maple Syrup Chia Pudding

This quick and easy maple syrup chia pudding is a healthy make-ahead breakfast or snack made with chia seeds, milk, and natural maple sweetness. Creamy, nutritious, and customizable with your favorite toppings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl or mason jar, whisk together the milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  2. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then give it another good whisk to prevent clumping.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  4. Stir again before serving. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk; if it’s too thin, stir in a spoonful of chia seeds and let it sit a little longer.

Notes

🍴 Serving Size

  • Makes: 3 servings
  • Serving Size: ~¾ cup prepared chia pudding

🥣 Nutrition (per serving, without toppings)

  • Calories: ~210
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 9 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
    • Fiber: 11 g
    • Sugar: 9 g (naturally from maple syrup & milk)
  • Omega-3s: ~4,900 mg
  • Calcium: ~300 mg (about 25% DV)
  • Iron: ~2 mg (about 10% DV)
  • Magnesium: ~110 mg (about 25% DV)

 

Topping Ideas

Here’s where you can make it your own! Some of my favorite pairings are:
  • Fresh berries or sliced banana
  • Homemade granola or toasted nuts
  • A dollop of Greek yogurt
  • Coconut flakes or a drizzle of nut butter
  • Seasonal fruit like peaches in summer or apples and cinnamon in fall
 
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