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    Modified: Mar 10, 2025 · Published: Oct 7, 2020 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Almond Chia Pudding

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    This Almond Chia Pudding is a healthy breakfast or a snack. Make it the night before for a quick breakfast.

    Almond Chia Pudding in jar with spoon.

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    This Almond Chia Pudding is sweet and creamy. It is an easy breakfast and a healthy way to start your day! If you're on a keto diet, it can easily be made keto.

    I will admit, I wasn't the biggest fan of chia pudding when I first tried it. The consistency took a little getting used to, but after playing around with some flavor combinations, I have fallen in love with chia pudding.

    For this almond chia pudding recipe, I blended the ingredients so that it has the consistency of a traditional pudding.

    Chia seeds become gelatinous when soaked in water, just like flax seeds. Both seeds make a wonderful binder, so they are often used in place of eggs. I have used both types of seeds in smoothies and crackers.

    Other pudding recipes to try are my Blended Chocolate Chia Pudding with Coconut Milk, Banana Oat Milk Chia Pudding recipe, and Easy Peanut Butter Pudding. Also, try my Hibiscus Chia Seed Drink.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
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    • Other Chia Pudding Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is creamy and flavorful with a pudding-like texture and sweet almond flavor.
    • It is healthy and satisfying. Eat it for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
    • It's a great option for people who like to meal prep because it's the perfect make-ahead recipe.
    • It is super easy to make with simple ingredients. Add your favorite toppings like fresh fruit or nuts.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Almond chia pudding ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Almond milk: I used unsweetened almond milk because I like to control the amount of sweetener.
    • Chia seeds: Get gelatinous in liquid. It also tastes good in my Vegan Chia Porridge with Spices.
    • Almonds or almond flour: I made this recipe with both almonds and almond flour when I didn't have almonds. Both work.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Almond extract: Adds a fruity flavor. You can leave it out.
    • Maple syrup: You could also use dates or agave syrup. For a keto chia pudding use stevia or your favorite sugar-free sweetener.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    Add your favorite add-ins to customize it, like your favorite fruit or a spoonful of nut butter.

    • Chocolate chips or dark chocolate
    • Cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder) for a Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
    • Almond butter
    • Fresh berries
    • Fruit puree
    • Coconut flakes
    • Full fat coconut milk or coconut cream
    • Cashew milk, soy milk, or other non-dairy milk

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    🔪 Instructions

    Chia seeds and almond milk in a large bowl.

    Step 1: Add almond milk and chia seeds to a medium bowl. Stir.

    Chia seeds mixed with almond milk in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Let it sit for about an hour at room temperature or in the fridge. Whisk to combine.

    Ingredients in a blender before mixing.

    Step 3: In a Nutribullet with a nut grinding blade or a coffee grinder, grind almonds, if using them. Add the ingredients to a high-speed blender.

    Almond chia pudding in a blender after blending.

    Step 4: Blend to a smooth consistency. Alternatively, you can mix by hand. I like this pudding blended because it has a traditional pudding consistency.

    Almond Chia Pudding in a mason jar.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What does chia pudding taste like?

    Chia pudding has a creamy gelatinous texture. It takes on the flavors that are added to the chia pudding. This almond chia pudding recipe is sweet and nutty.

    How long will chia pudding last?

    This chia seed pudding recipe will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.

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    If you tried this Almond Chia Pudding Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    This recipe was originally published on April 9, 2016. I've added new photos and more text.

    📋 Recipe

    Almond Chia Pudding
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    Almond Chia Pudding

    This Almond Chia Pudding is a healthy breakfast or a snack. Make it the night before for a quick breakfast.  
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 210kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Coffee grinder
    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 dates
    • 2  tablespoons raw almonds or 2 ½ tablespoons almond flour
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
    • Sliced almonds for garnish
    • Pinch salt
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    Instructions

    • Soak chia seeds in almond milk for at least an hour.
    • In a coffee grinder or NutriBullet with nut grinder attachment, grind almonds until they are a fine powder.
    • To the soaked chia seeds, add ground almonds, maple syrup or dates, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix in a food processor or NutriBullet until smooth. Top with sliced almonds.

    Notes

    Chia pudding will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 2mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. James Wilkins says

      October 29, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Print works ok on the initial page which only provides the ingredients but not on the Create Mindfully page which provides the ingredients and the instructions. Failed under Chrome and Firefox.. Nothing happens when I click on the Printer ICON.

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 29, 2016 at 10:44 am

        Hi James, I am not sure what is happening because it works for me. I am using Chrome. Both the PDF option and the print option worked for me. I can email it to you if you want.

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 29, 2016 at 10:53 am

        I just emailed you a PDF of the recipe.

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    2. Cassandra says

      April 14, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      I love chia pudding, but I never thought to add almonds like this. Definitely have to give it a try.

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      • Willow Moon says

        April 14, 2016 at 5:09 pm

        I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think!

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    3. Bree Hogan says

      April 12, 2016 at 1:51 am

      You can't go past the classic almond chia pudding! Chia puddings are such a breakfast staple for me, I love them!

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    4. ashleigh says

      April 11, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      I have yet to try chia pudding, however, this almond chia pudding makes me want to try it sooner rather than later! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

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      • Willow Moon says

        April 12, 2016 at 1:16 pm

        It took me awhile to get into chia pudding, but I am so glad I did!

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    5. Brendy Beauty says

      April 11, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      This sounds like a an awesome and super healthy breakfast. This will especially be nice when the weather starts to heat up. Thanks for sharing!

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    6. Amanda | Maple Alps says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      This looks delicious. I think I know what I'm having for breakfast in the morning!! Thankfully I have all of these ingredients 🙂

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