Make this easy, creamy vegan matcha chia pudding for a healthy, energizing breakfast or snack. It requires just 10 minutes of active time and is perfect for make-ahead meal prep.
Author:Avery
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:4 hr 10 min
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:No Cook
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or full-fat coconut milk for extra creaminess)
1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or preferred natural sweetener (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the chia seeds, matcha powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
Pour in the almond milk. Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute to fully combine the ingredients and break up any matcha clumps.
Let the mixture sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then whisk again thoroughly. This second whisk helps prevent clumping and promotes a creamier texture.
Cover the bowl or seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding thickens to your desired consistency.
When ready to serve, stir the pudding. If it is too thick, add a splash more almond milk until you reach your preferred creamy texture.
Serve cold, topped with fresh berries, granola, or sliced banana for a complete healthy breakfast bowl.
Notes
For the creamiest texture, use full-fat canned coconut milk instead of almond milk.
To make this a high protein chia pudding, stir in 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder with the dry ingredients before adding the milk. You may need an extra splash of liquid.
This recipe is excellent for clean eating breakfast meal prep and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.