Name: Simple Oat Milk Chia Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup chia seeds; 1 cup oat milk; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; toppings such as sliced banana, blueberries, etc

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Oat Milk Chia Pudding is a healthy breakfast or snack high in fiber. If you love chia pudding and wondered if you can use oat milk for chia seed pudding, you certainly can! Keep reading to learn how to make this nutritious breakfast.

2 jars of oat milk chia pudding topped with fruit. — Oat Milk Chia Pudding

Why You’ll Love this Recipe!

Easy to make
Nutritious and high in fiber
It is dairy free!
There are many delicious variations of this recipe to try!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Chia seeds – these amazing seeds will swell and thicken the oat milk once it has been refrigerated for at least 2 hours.
Oat milk – makes a delicious alternative to regular cow milk. But you can use almond, coconut, or your favorite plant-based milk instead.
Maple syrup – adds a little sweetness. Feel free to leave it out or use honey, stevia, or agave instead of maple syrup.
Vanilla extract – gives this chia pudding a touch of vanilla flavor.
Toppings – adding your favorite fruit is a great way to add more nutrition and flavor to chia pudding. You can also top it with yogurt, nuts, granola, or chocolate chips.

To make this recipe paleo, use homemade almond or coconut milk instead of oat milk.

And this recipe is Low FODMAP friendly! Each serving is low in FODMAPs! But make sure you use low FODMAP toppings such as blueberries or kiwi!

Variations

Banana chia pudding

Add sliced bananas to your chia pudding for extra fiber and potassium!

Blueberry chia pudding

For additional antioxidants, blueberries make another great topper. Add ½ cup of blueberries to your chia pudding once it has set.

Step-by-Step Instructions

First step: Add chia seeds, oat milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a small bowl.

Second step: Stir together, then pour into two mason jars and close the lids.

2 jars of chia seed pudding with a ramekin of blueberries.

Third step: After 5 minutes, shake the containers for a few seconds.

Fourth step: Then place the chia pudding in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Fifth step: Once you are ready to eat, add the fruit of your choice and enjoy!

2 jars of chia pudding topped with fruit.

Common Questions

Is chia seed pudding good for weight loss?

Chia seed pudding is good for weight loss because chia seeds are high in fiber and protein. Fiber and protein help to reduce hunger by helping you to feel full longer. However, research studies on chia seeds and weight loss provide mixed results.

Is chia pudding good for your gut?

Chia seeds may help improve digestion by improving the lining of your intestines, increasing the absorption of nutrients, and possibly improving constipation. So chia seed pudding may be good for your gut health. But the research is limited on these topics.

Nutritional Benefits

High in Fiber

Eating chia seeds is a great way to add fiber to your diet. Chia seeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. And 1 ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds has 11 grams of fiber. The recommended daily dietary fiber intake is 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men.

High in Protein

Most seeds are a great source of plant protein, and chia seeds are the same. Chia seeds provide all nine essential amino acids and contain 19% protein.

A Good Source of Minerals

In addition to fiber and protein, chia seeds have a variety of minerals. These minerals include manganese, copper, iron, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium. Many of these minerals help with bone health and metabolism.

Storage Instructions

You can store the oat milk chia pudding in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.
You can also freeze chia pudding. Once the chia seed pudding has thickened in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, place it in the freezer.

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