Chia Seed Pudding for a Light, Filling Snack
Chia seeds soak overnight in almond milk to thicken into a spoonable, low-carb pudding. Topped with fresh berries or nuts.
Chia pudding needs patience more than effort — whisk chia seeds into almond milk with a low-carb sweetener and vanilla, then let the fridge do the rest of the work over several hours. A wide-mouth jar makes the soaking and stirring easier than a narrow glass.
As the seeds soak, they swell and thicken the almond milk into something closer to pudding than a drink, packing in a good amount of fiber along the way. Because it's built on almond milk and chia rather than dairy or added sugar, it makes a light, filling snack that fits well within a weight-loss-focused routine.
Stir before serving and top with fresh berries or a few nuts if you'd like some crunch. and add a splash more almond milk if it thickens more than you'd like.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk — or other low-carb milk
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons low-carb sweetener — like stevia or monk fruit
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract — optional
- 1/4 cup berries or nuts — for topping, optional
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, sweetener, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 2Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.
- 3Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thickened.
- 4Stir before serving and top with fresh berries or nuts if desired.