Rich, flavorful Chia Chai Puddings are a perfect breakfast for one or dessert for two. They only take about five minutes to throw together!
Chai spices are a delightful addition to your next chia pudding! I love the warming, spicy flavors in a good mug of chai tea, and here it's converted into dessert or breakfast form.
The cool part about these Chai Puddings is that they contains no refined sugar. They're date-sweetened, so they're decadent enough to serve as a dessert but healthy enough to eat for breakfast.
More chia goodness: Cherry-Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding, Cranberry-Chia Bubble Tea, Chia Seed Citrus Cooler
Chia pudding is very filling, so if you do decide to serve this as a dessert, you can get get two servings out of the recipe below. Or eat the whole thing for dessert. I don't judge - in fact, I've done it many times.
It does take a long time for your chai puddings to set up.
You don't have to cook your Chai Puddings, but you do need to give the chia seeds time to drink in all of the liquid. They'll plump up considerably, and you'll have a thick, spoonable pudding when it's ready to serve. Chia pudding has a texture similar to tapioca, but smaller.
If you're planning to serve this as a dessert, throw the ingredients together in the morning. For breakfast, stir it up the night before, so it will be ready to eat when you wake up.
Lemon chia pudding breakfast bowls recipe
Ingredients
For the lemon chia pudding
- 1 ¾ cups soy or oat milk - (or your favorite vegan milk)
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest - plus extra, for garnish
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup whole chia seeds
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 2 Blueberry Muffin Lärabars - chopped into pea-sizes pieces
Instructions
- In a large, airtight container combine the vegan milk with the lemon zest and juice and the maple syrup. Stir to combine, then add the chia seeds and stir again, until you have an even mixture.
- Cover your container, and transfer it to the refrigerator for 6 hours, up to overnight. If you can remember to stir a few times during that first hour, you won't regret it!
- To serve, dish up ⅓ of the chia pudding into a bowl, then top each bowl with ½ cup of the blueberries and ⅓ of the chopped Lärabars. Sprinkle on a bit of leftover lemon zest, if you have any.
Sarah De la Cruz
You know I love chia pudding! This is an awesome flavor combo!!!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Sarah!
Nicole Dawson
I just love chia chia pudding but haven't made my own spices yet. I'll have to hold on to this one.
Becky Striepe
Enjoy it, Nicole!
The Vegan 8
Haha, I'm literally sitting here right now eating my Chai waffles as I'm reading this, that is too funny! Chai is one of my absolute obsessions and this pudding looks divine!
Becky Striepe
Oh man. I need to try those chai waffles! Chai everything, please!
Sarah De la Cruz
I love chia pudding! This is an awesome flavor combo!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Sarah!
Alisa Fleming
OMG, I love that this is date-sweetened! So breakfast worthy and perfect for topping with nuts or granola for a little crunch.
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Alisa! I love when I can avoid refined sugar without giving up any deliciousness!