I’ve been eating chia seeds for years but it wasn’t until recently that I decided to give my chia pudding recipe an update by adding coffee.
Turns out, coffee chia pudding tastes great and the best part is that it is just so simple to make.
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Here’s a little about chia seeds and its numerous health benefits if you’re not familiar with chia seeds. (Skip below to go directly to the recipe.)
What are some benefits of eating chia seeds?
Chia seeds come from the Salvia hispanica plant, which grows in parts of Central America and Mexico. They might be tiny, but they have huge health benefits:
- Chia seeds are high in antioxidants, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
- Calcium and zinc contained in chia seeds may help with bone and dental health.
- May help reduce the risk of diseases, including heart diseases and diabetes.
In addition to health benefits, it’s also a convenient and healthy breakfast or snack option. You can make this in advance and leave it in the fridge for up to 5 days. That’s a whole work week worth of breakfast!
Read More: Is Coffee Good For You?
How do you eat chia seeds?
Chia seeds are so versatile because they’re tasteless. You can sprinkle a bit on top of breakfast foods like oatmeal and smoothie bowls and it also works on salads and desserts.
Or soak it in liquid to give it a thick texture in the form of this coffee chia pudding.
What You’ll Need to Make Coffee Chia Pudding
Tools
- Mason jar
- Cold brew coffee maker (we used a Primula Cold Brew Coffee Maker, if you don’t have a Primula, here are three ways to make cold brew coffee at home)
Ingredients
- ½ cup cold brew coffee
- ½ cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
- Various toppings – fruit, granola (optional)
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Measure out all ingredients and pour into a mason jar. (Use a funnel for easy pouring.)
Step 2
Stir the ingredients.
Step 3
Put the lid on the mason jar and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours.
The chia seeds may clump to the bottom, so you may want to check on it and give it a stir. If you feel it’s too thick, add a little more liquid and put it back in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or so before eating.
Step 4
Take the coffee chia pudding out of the fridge, give it a stir and add toppings or eat it straight out of the jar.
Tips for Making Coffee Chia Pudding
- This recipe fits nicely into a 16 ounce mason jar. Eat it straight out of the jar or spoon out a little for a healthy midday pick me up snack.
- If you want to make this for several days worth of breakfasts in advance, just follow the ratio of ¼ cup of chia seeds to 1 cup of liquid for the right consistency.
- Since chia seeds are tasteless, you can expect the pudding to taste just like how your favorite coffee mixes with your favorite milk or milk alternative. Try brewing different coffee beans or use a different milk to change it up from time to time.
- If you find you don’t like the texture of chia pudding, you can put it in a blender for a thinner consistency.
Mocha Chia Pudding
For a mocha version, add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 1 tablespoons of maple syrup or sweetener of choice. This mocha chia pudding version is slightly thicker than the classic coffee chia pudding, so I like to add a little more liquid before consuming.
Coffee Chia Pudding Recipe
Coffee Chia Pudding
Materials
- Mason jar
- Cold brew coffee maker (we used a Primula Cold Brew Coffee Maker)
Tools
- ½ cup cold brew coffee
- ½ cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
- Various toppings – fruit, granola (optional)
Instructions
1. Measure out all ingredients and pour into a mason jar. (Use a funnel for easy pouring.)
2. Stir the ingredients.
3. Put the lid on the mason jar and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours.
The chia seeds may clump to the bottom, so you may want to check on it and give it a stir. If you feel it’s too thick, add a little more liquid and put it back in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or so.
4. Take the coffee chia pudding out of the fridge, give it a stir and add toppings or eat it straight out of the jar.
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