The Best Lemon Cream Chia Pudding Recipe
A refreshing and creamy lemon chia pudding combining tangy fresh lemon juice and zest with creamy yogurt and chia seeds for a healthy, make-ahead breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Lemon Flavoring
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, thoroughly whisk together the almond milk, Greek or coconut yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Lemon Juice and Zest: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, whisking gently to ensure the lemon flavors are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate Chia Seeds: While continuously whisking, sprinkle the chia seeds into the bowl to avoid clumping and ensure they are evenly suspended in the liquid.
- Let Sit Briefly and Whisk Again: Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes so the chia seeds start absorbing liquid and expanding, then whisk again to break up any early clumps.
- Refrigerate to Set: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, then refrigerate the pudding for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the pudding to fully thicken and develop flavor.
- Serve and Adjust Consistency: Before serving, stir the pudding well and adjust the thickness by adding a splash of milk if it seems too thick.
Notes
- Use dairy or non-dairy milk depending on dietary preferences.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less maple syrup or honey according to taste.
- For a vegan version, choose coconut yogurt and maple syrup instead of Greek yogurt and honey.
- Chia pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add fresh lemon zest just before serving for an extra burst of freshness.
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