Chia Pudding
This chia pudding is the perfect breakfast for anyone who's short on time in the mornings but still wants a satisfying start to the day. The base of oat milk, chia seeds and desiccated coconut, inspired by a stay in Bali, takes just five minutes to prep the night before and is ready and waiting for you the next morning. Pile on colourful toppings of fresh fruit, nuts and seeds, and every serving becomes a little moment of joy that fills you up and keeps you going.
Ingredients
- 100 ml milk (e.g. oat milk), any milk you like
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp desiccated coconut or coconut flakes
- 125 g fresh fruit (e.g. berries, dragon fruit or pomegranate), frozen berries also work; thaw them first
- 10 g cashews
- 10 g almonds
- 10 g pumpkin seeds
- 5 g flaxseeds
- coconut flakes, to decorate
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 1 Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 340 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g | 22 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 22 g |
| Fibre | 8 g | 8 g |
| of which sugar | 7 g | 7 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Stir the chia seeds and desiccated coconut into the milk until everything is well combined.
- After 10 minutes, give it another good stir so the chia seeds spread out evenly and don't clump together.
- Let the pudding swell for at least 30 minutes, until it reaches a creamy, pudding-like consistency. It works even better left to soak overnight in the fridge.
- If you're using frozen berries, thaw them in good time.
- Top the finished chia pudding with fruit, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds and coconut flakes to taste, then dig in straight away.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 340 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fibre | 8 g |
| of which sugar | 7 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I make chia pudding the night before?
Yes, that's actually ideal. Let it soak overnight in the fridge and it's ready to enjoy in the morning.
Which milk works best?
Oat milk makes it mild and creamy. Almond, soya or cow's milk work just as well, so go with whatever you prefer.
What's the right ratio of chia seeds to milk?
About 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to 200 ml of milk. More chia makes the pudding firmer, more milk makes it creamier.
Can I combine chia seeds with flaxseed?
Yes. Adding ground flaxseed makes the pudding even silkier and adds extra fibre.
How long does chia pudding keep?
It keeps for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, which makes it great for meal prep.
Can I switch up the toppings?
Of course. Berries, banana, nuts, coconut or pomegranate all work beautifully.
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