5-ingredients Kefir Chia Pudding
Start your day right with this foolproof recipe for easy and healthy chia pudding featuring the probiotic benefits of kefir. Fall in love with mornings again as you savor every spoonful of this heavenly, tasty treat.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 327kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 cup kefir plain
- 1 teaspoon unsweetend cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Pour chia seeds into a Mason jar.
- Combine the kefir and milk in a mixing bowl or container. Stir well.
- Sift cocoa powder into a mix of milk and kefir and add maple syrup. Mix well.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the chia seeds and stir well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate it for at least 2-3 hours or overnight. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and create a pudding-like consistency.
- After the first hour, stir the mix to ensure the chia seeds are evenly dispersed.
- Once the pudding has thickened to your liking, remove it from the refrigerator.
- Serve the kefir chia pudding in individual bowls or jars and top with fresh berries or sliced fruit. My favorite fruits are blueberries, raspberries, and bananas. I also like adding chunks of dark chocolate for added sweetness.
- Optionally, you can drizzle more honey or maple syrup on top for added sweetness or sprinkle some nuts or seeds for extra texture and nutrition.
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on the specific ingredients used. Also, it only includes components for the chia pudding and doesn’t include the topping.
- Regular milk - I like using organic whole milk, but you can use any other non-dairy milk alternative, such as almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
- Plain milk kefir - I strongly suggest using plain kefir, a better choice for individuals who want the full range of probiotic benefits and prefer a neutral, tangy taste. It allows for customization to control sweetness. Conversely, flavored kefir offers a sweeter taste but may have a higher sugar content.
- Maple syrup - or you can use honey as an alternative.
- Top it off with your favorite fruits. My favorites are blueberries, raspberries, and bananas. I also like adding chunks of dark chocolate for added sweetness.
- If you like your chia pudding sweeter, you can add more maple syrup during preparation. Or top it before eating with maple syrup or honey.
- Chia pudding also goes great with cinnamon or shredded coconut on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 497mg | Iron: 3mg
