17 Chia Seed Pudding Recipes to Liven Your Morning

Toss those pre-packaged pudding cups – these simple homemade chia seed pudding recipes are about to redefine your favorite snack-dessert for good.

When you make the switch from processed to homemade chia pudding, you’re not just losing the junk – you’re giving your health a huge boost. Rich in omega-3’s, antioxidants and fiber, chia seeds are an excellent way to keep your heart healthy. (1) A little chia pudding every morning is also great for weight loss – surprisingly, those little chia seeds are super filling once they’ve soaked up about 12 times its weight in water! (2)

All you need is a little planning and patience, as you’ll have to wait at least two hours for the chia seeds to soak up enough liquid to give it that plump, jelly-like consistency you’re craving. But with these amazing flavors, like raspberry sherbet, figs and hazelnuts and layered almond and mocha, you’ll find that it’s well worth the wait. We promise you won’t get bored of these chia seed pudding recipes anytime soon!

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Salted Caramel Chia Seed Pudding with Hazelnut Butter

This decadent, stick-to-your-ribs chia seed pudding is filled with a homemade salted date caramel and toasted hazelnut butter.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Salted Caramel Chia Seed Pudding with Hazelnut Butter

Paleo Breakfast Chia Pudding

Top this simple coconut milk chia seed pudding with sliced bananas, strawberries, almonds, shredded coconut and raisins for an energizing start to your morning.

Recipe: Paleo Cupboard | Paleo Breakfast Chia Pudding

Coconut Chia Pudding

Blending the coconut milk, honey and vanilla before adding the chia seeds yields a nice, even texture in this thick and slightly sweet chia seed pudding.

Recipe: Nom Nom Paleo | Coconut Chia Pudding

Chia Banana Mango Trifle

Fresh mango chunks give juicy sweetness to this tropical chia seed pudding made with dairy-free milk and honey.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Chia Banana Mango Trifle

Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Whether you prefer your pudding blended smooth or filled with those little chia bubbles, this nutrient-filled chocolate treat is perfect as breakfast, dessert or even a snack!

Recipe: Minimalist Baker | Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Banana Chia Pudding

Make sure you use perfectly ripe bananas in order to get the right sweet and creamy balance in this easy, no sweetener chia pudding.

Recipe: Our Paleo Life | Banana Chia Pudding

Blueberry Chia Pudding with Figs, Hazelnuts and Maple Syrup

Just in case the title isn’t alluring enough, this decadent chia seed pudding is made by soaking the chia seeds overnight in a mixture of coconut cream and a homemade blueberry puree.

Recipe: Downshiftology | Blueberry Chia Pudding with Figs, Hazelnuts and Maple Syrup

Irish Coffee Chia Parfait Recipe

Need a quick pick-me-up? Get your caffeine fix in this parfait layered with chocolate syrup, mocha pudding, almond vanilla chia pudding, whipped coconut cream and chopped dark chocolate.