This Overnight Chia Pudding with jam is a simple and delicious breakfast to wake up to. Add whatever topping you like, fresh fruit, granola and a drizzle of honey complements the chia pudding well.
This dairy-free recipe for Overnight Chia Pudding doubles as a healthy snack or dessert. Grab a spoon and dig in!
Every now and then I have an unexplainable crave for chia. I know right?! so weird! But let me tell you it isn't chia itself but the fabulous texture that it adds to everything.
Like, OMG right?! or am I seriously the only one?
Years ago I found this really great drink at Whole Foods, it was a guava chia juice. The flavor was good but the texture was simply addicting! I spent a lot of dollars on these chia drinks until one day I decided to make my own Strawberry Chia Lemonade.
That was a game changer for me because I realized that I could make all sort of chia-focused recipes to curb my cravings and save a lot of money at the same time!
Here are the recipes I made using chia...
Overnight Oatmeal Chia Bowl and this
Honey Chia Toast with Grilled Peaches!
what really is chia and why is chia seeds so good for us?
Chia seeds are the tiny grayish edible seeds of a flowering plant that is native of central and southern Mexico. Also found in parts of southwestern United States and Mexico.
Chia seeds can absorb up to 12 times their weight in liquid when soaked developing a gel-like texture that is well recognized in foods and beverages.
They’re loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, protein, omega-3 and more, that can have important benefits for your body and brain. According to the Healthline 1oz of chia seeds contains;
- Fiber: 11 grams.
- Protein: 4 grams.
- Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s).
- Calcium: 18% of the RDI.
- Manganese: 30% of the RDI.
- Magnesium: 30% of the RDI.
- Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI.
- They also contain a decent amount of zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2.
These are seriously more than enough reasons to start your day with this healthy dairy-free chia pudding!
what you will need to make overnight chia pudding
- chia seeds, of course
- one can 14oz of full fat coconut milk. Other types of coconut milk will not give you the creamy-like pudding texture.
- ¾ cup of your favorite nut milk (coconut, almond, cashew)
- vanilla extract for extra flavor
- 2 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness
- your favorite jam! I used Stonewall Kitchen Wild Maine Blueberry Jam, this stuff is so good I can eat it by the spoonfuls!
- lastly, I used this Single 1-Liter Weck Jar to store the chia pudding overnight and then I transferred to these individual sized 0.25 liter Weck Mold Jars with Lids!
Note: when mixing the ingredients for the chia pudding its best to use an electric whisk or immersion blender. This is the set I use and it comes with both electric whisk and immersion blender!
If you make this Overnight Chia Pudding be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a star rating! I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Thanks a bunch!
Overnight Chia Pudding (Dairy-Free)
Equipment
- Glass Jars with Lids
Ingredients
- 1 can 14oz full fat coconut milk
- ¾ cup coconut or almond milk, nut free
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon honey or maple
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 9 tablespoon fruit jam, of choice
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the fruit jam to a large glass jar. Whisk well to combine (see note). The canned coconut milk is thick and often comes with chunks, whisk vigorously to incorporate and create an uniform mixture.
- Close glass jar with lid and refrigerate overnight to set.
- Once the chia pudding is set you can either serve it with jam as needed, or transfer equal parts to (3) 1 cup size jars with lids. Place 3 tablespoon (more or less if you wish) of your favorite fruit jam on the bottom of each cup/ glass and top with chia pudding. Top chia pudding with fresh fruit and granola. Cover with lid and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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Sharon says
I’m sorry to see that this is posted as a “healthy “ recipe. I can only imagine the sugar content in this. Just because there are healthy elements in this recipe, does not make it healthy.
Silvia Ribas says
healthy is a very subjective concept. My healthy doesn't have to equal your healthy. There is no dairy in this recipe or artificial sugars, flavors or colorings, only healthy fats (coconut) and chia one of the healthiest things you can eat. So yeah healthy to me and most people I know!