Chia Pudding with Oat Milk (Easy Recipe)

Start your day right with Chia Pudding and Oat Milk. Learn how to make this delicious, plant-based treat for a guilt-free dessert or snack.

You'll love this easy chia pudding recipe if you are healthy food savvy (like I am 😏). I usually make it with regular milk and kefir, but this dairy-free option with oat milk is excellent if you can't tolerate milk.

Or if you want to make a change and introduce more plant-based foods. This vegan chia pudding is a great, easy breakfast or a healthy dessert. 

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This recipe is very easy to follow and requires simple ingredients. You need a small bowl to mix these tiny seeds with oat milk; add the sweetener of your choice and some vanilla extract, give it a good stir, refrigerate to set, and top it with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit.

As an option, you can sprinkle it with some cocoa powder, and voila! You get a perfect healthy snack or a nutritious, filling breakfast!

Ingredients You'll Need for Chia Pudding with Oat Milk

• 2 tablespoons chia seed
• 8 tablespoons oat milk
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (use more if you like)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Substitutions/Variations

• I typically use black chia seeds, but you can use white chia seeds as an alternative. There is little difference between them nutrient-wise, and they both offer similar health benefits. They are both excellent sources of fiber, healthy fats, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and various vitamins and minerals-the main difference in the final presentation of the pudding, with one being lighter in appearance. 
• Pure maple syrup is my sweetener of choice, but you can also use agave syrup, brown sugar, honey, or coconut sugar. 
• This recipe is all about using oat milk 😏, but you can actually use any other non-dairy option and your favorite plant-based milk - coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, rice milk, or soy milk.

How to Make Chia Pudding with Oat Milk (Step-by-step Guide)

1. This recipe is for one serving, so make sure to adjust it if you are making it for more people. Combine the chia seeds, oat milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. 
2. Stir well to mix all the ingredients thoroughly. You can adjust the sweetener to your taste preferences. Also, you can always add more sweetener when you serve it, so don't go too wild with sugar in the mixing step 😀. 
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid (if your container has one) and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. Let it sit overnight for the best results, but at least 1 hour should work also. The chia seeds will slowly absorb the liquid during this time and create a gel-like consistency and creamy texture.
4. After the chia pudding is set, stir it well to break up any clumps. If it's too thick, add more oat milk to achieve your desired consistency.
5. Serve the chia pudding in individual bowls or a glass jar (I am really into food presentation 😏). Top it with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut.
6. Enjoy your creamy chia pudding with oat milk as an easy, healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Helpful Tips and Tricks

• As a general guide, you should use a 1:4 ratio of chia seeds to liquid (for example, in this recipe, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and 8 tablespoons of oat milk). Adjust the ratio if you prefer a thicker or thinner consistency.
• Don't be afraid to get creative with flavors. Add more or less vanilla extract, cocoa powder (I prefer using unsweetened), cinnamon, ginger powder, or other spices to enhance the taste.
• If your pudding is too thick after setting, add a bit more oat milk and stir to reach your desired consistency.
• Experiment with various toppings to get different textures and flavors. Fresh fruits, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, granola, shredded coconut, peanut butter, or almond butter drizzle can enhance the taste (and add more protein to your chia pudding). 
• If you like to make this chia pudding for more people or want to make it for easy storage, you can make it in a mason jar. Ensure the mason jar's lid is sealed tightly to create an airtight seal and refrigerate it. This will help keep the chia pudding fresh and prevent it from absorbing unwanted odors from the fridge. When ready to serve, take the amount you want and put the rest back in the refrigerator. 

In conclusion, chia seeds combined with creamy oat milk create a great combination of nutrients that fit well into various dietary preferences.

Whether you're seeking a dairy-free, vegan option, just a boost of essential nutrients, or a convenient and delicious meal or snack, chia pudding with oat milk is what you need. 

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