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.
Chia Chai Puddings
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy milk - (or your favorite vegan milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- pinch of ground cloves
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 date
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend the soy milk, spices, and dates until you have a smooth mix.
- Pour into a pint jar, and add the chia seeds. Stir well to combine. Seal the jar, and give it a good shake before sticking it into the fridge.
- Refrigerate overnight and enjoy in the morning!
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!
Linda from Veganosity
This sounds like the perfect breakfast to wake up to. Love the video!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Linda!
Sarah
I love this flavor combination! I can't wait to try this.
Becky Striepe
Enjoy it, Sarah!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
I love chai tea! I'm not a big chia fan, but my kids love it so I need to get on that again. So good for them and this sounds delicious!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Sophia! Yeah, chia pudding is definitely not everyone's jam. Darrol refuses to eat it, no matter how I prepare it!
Jenn
This sounds heavenly! I love chai spices! Great idea to add it to an easy chia pudding. I would eat this all day long!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Jenn!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
You know I love chia pudding! I can't wait to try your chai version. I love the flavors!
Becky Striepe
Yay! Enjoy, Amy!
Trinity Bourne
Oh my goodness - totally awesome. I love everything about this.
I am a chai and a chia fan - you got this covered 🙂
x
Becky Striepe
Hooray! Enjoy, Trinity!
Cadry
What a great way to add some variety to chia pudding. I'm always so surprised by how filling it is!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Cadry! Yeah, me too!
Ginny McMeans
This may be my new favorite pudding! The spices sound wonderful!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Ginny!
Dianne
I love chai, but I don't have it enough! I love the idea of making it into a chia pudding!
Becky Striepe
Enjoy it, Dianne!
Kristina
I am LOVING chia pudding again right now - and love chai too - cannot wait to try this one!
Becky Striepe
Same here! Having a little chia renaissance in my kitchen!