Name: Very Vanilla Overnight Chai Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 (13.5 oz) can lite coconut milk; 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk; 2/3 cup white chia seeds; 3 TBSP vanilla-infused maple syrup; 2 TSP vanilla powder; Toppings (see recipe note for ideas)

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Very Vanilla Overnight Chia Pudding. This no-cook pudding is super easy to whip up, and it’s so creamy you’d never know it is dairy-free.

Very Vanilla Overnight ChIA Pudding

As a kid, I loved vanilla tapioca pudding. Since going dairy-free, it’s been one of those things I watch my own kids eat and miss. This no-cooking pudding is like a grown-up version that’s healthy and still satisfies my tapioca pudding cravings.

Topped with fresh fruit, nuts, and gluten-free granola, it feels like a breakfast you’d be served at an upscale health spa.

I’ve been eating this nearly every morning for breakfast lately. I whip up a batch once a week and have super easy breakfasts all week.

Topping Ideas

Fresh Fruit. I’m partial to blueberries, strawberries, and fresh champagne mangos.
Nuts. Sliced Almonds are my go-to lately.
Toasted Coconut. This pairs exceptionally well with the fresh mango.
Gluten-Free Granola. I’m obsessed with the Safe + Fair Birthday Cake Granola since picking a bag up at Costco recently. It’s dangerously delicious. If you’re not a Costco member, Target carries it at a great price as well.
Mini Chocolate Chips. For those mornings when you just need to start the day with a little chocolate.

Overnight chia pudding Ingredient Notes

Chia Seeds. I use white chia seeds because it looks prettier, but the black ones work just as well. Chia seeds are versatile, nutritional powerhouses. “Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, iron, and calcium. A 28-gram, or 1-ounce, serving of chia seeds also contains 5.6 grams of protein.” (source). They’re what gives the recipe the pudding-like consistency, so they’re a must!
Vanilla Powder. I use the Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Pure Vanilla Powder. It gives this pudding such a rich vanilla flavor. It’s isn’t cheap, but it lasts me quite a while. You can sub vanilla extract if you prefer.
Vanilla Maple Syrup. The Crown Vanilla-Infused Maple Syrup is a staple in our house. There is a whole vanilla bean in the bottle. You can sub regular maple syrup, but you won’t get the “Very Vanilla” flavor as intensely.

OVERNIGHT CHIA PUDDING BREAKFAST BAR

Having house guests? A Chia Pudding Breakfast Bar with all sorts of toppings would be such a fantastic way for your guests to start their day!

STORAGE AND SERVING

Store pudding in the fridge and consume within seven days.
Chia Pudding is best served cold.

Very Vanilla Overnight Chai Pudding

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This pudding is super easy to whip up and it's so creamy you'd never know it is dairy-free.

Ingredients

1 (13.5 oz) can lite coconut milk
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2/3 cup white chia seeds
3 TBSP vanilla-infused maple syrup
2 TSP vanilla powder
Toppings (see recipe note for ideas)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until well blended.*
Pour into an airtight bowl and place it in the fridge overnight.
Enjoy chilled the next morning with desired toppings.

*Optional step: Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes and stir one more time before covering and placing it in the fridge overnight.

Notes

Fresh Fruit
Nuts
Toasted Coconut
Gluten-Free Granola
Mini Chocolate Chips

Very Vanilla Overnight Chia Pudding