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    Modified: Oct 20, 2022 · Published: Oct 17, 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.

    Pumpkin Chia Pudding

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    This smooth and creamy Pumpkin Chia Pudding is not only easy to make but is healthy enough to be eaten for breakfast.

    Pumpkin Chia Pudding inn jar with pecans on top.

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    Since this is the season for pumpkin recipes, I decided to make a Pumpkin Chia Pudding. Using chia seeds to make pudding is a great choice because chia seeds get gelatinous when you add liquid.

    For this recipe, I decided to mix all the ingredients in a high speed blender. It makes a smooth and creamy pudding, like a traditional pudding.

    You could also mix the ingredients by hand if you prefer the chia pudding texture. Either way, it is sweet and creamy.

    This vegan chia pudding is an easy treat for Fall. It is healthy enough to give to your kids as an after-school snack.

    Some other sweet pumpkin recipes to try are my Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe, Pumpkin Chickpea Blondies, Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats, and Vegan Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream.

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

    • It is healthy and sugar-free.
    • It's a great way to sneak in some veggies.
    • It is super easy to make.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Chia seeds: Become gelatinous when a liquid is added, making them the perfect ingredient for a pudding base.
    • Pumpkin purée: Canned pumpkin purée is about as easy as it gets for making overnight oats. Make sure it's canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, which has extra spices.
    • Pumpkin pie spice: Adds warming spices that go so well with pumpkin.
    • Stevia: I used stevia to keep this chia pudding sugar-free. You could also use maple syrup, dates, agave syrup, brown sugar, white sugar, or a sugar-free sweetener.
    • Almond milk: I like almond milk because it is rich and creamy. You can use whatever dairy-free milk you like.
    • Vanilla extract: Adds a rich flavor.
    • Salt: To enhance the flavors and bring out the sweetness of the maple syrup.
    • Pecans: For some crunch. You could also use walnuts or leave them out altogether.

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

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Nut butter
    • Vegan yogurt
    • Nuts: walnuts or almonds
    • Chocolate chips
    • Cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • Protein powder
    • Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg

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    🔪 Instructions

    Chia seeds and almond milk in a bowl with fork.

    Step 1: Mix almond milk and chia seeds. Let sit for about an hour.

    Ingredients in a Nutribullet blender before blending.

    Step 2: Add almond milk with chia seeds, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, sweetener, and salt to a high-speed blender or Nutribullet.

    Ingredients in a Nutribullet blender after blending.

    Step 3: Blend to a smooth consistency. Top with pecans, if desired.

    Alternatively, you can mix by hand. I like this pudding blended because it has a traditional pudding consistency.

    Pumpkin Chia Pudding in jar with spoon.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How long does chia pudding last in the fridge?

    This chia pudding recipe will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    How long should chia seeds soak?

    I like to soak chia seeds for at least an hour to get gelatinous.

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    • Spoonful Banana Chia Pudding with banana slices.
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    If you tried this Pumpkin 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 October 27, 2016. I've added new photos and more text.

    📋 Recipe

    Pumpkin Chia Pudding
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    Pumpkin Chia Pudding

    This smooth and creamy Pumpkin Chia Pudding is not only easy to make, but is healthy enough to be eaten for breakfast.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 138kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • high speed blender

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 1  cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 15-20 drops stevia or 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 dates softened in hot water
    • pinch salt
    • chopped pecans
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    Instructions

    • Mix chia seeds and almond milk. Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
    • Add vanilla extract, sweetener, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and salt. Mix in a high speed blender or Nutribullet until smooth and creamy.
    • Garnish with chopped pecans.

    Notes

    This chia pudding recipe will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4765IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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    1. Dawn Conklin says

      August 31, 2019 at 5:54 am

      This looks so delicious 🙂 We only recently really started to get into the chia seeds. The kids will eat them in some things and not everything, but I bet they will like this! I like how you added dates as an alternative for sweeteners, we don't use any of the sweeteners.

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 31, 2019 at 8:24 am

        My husband is the same way! He'll eat chia seeds in some things, but not others. It's a textural thing. I hope they like it!

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    2. Jenna says

      May 10, 2018 at 7:50 am

      I made this with stevia since I'm eating low carb. It was wonderful! Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 11, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks Jenna!

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    3. Savannah says

      November 02, 2016 at 11:51 pm

      Gah! Sorry you're having some website issues, I know those can be terribly frustrating! I hope you've got it all sorted <3
      I've reeeeeally been getting into chia seeds lately, so I am SUPER excited to give this recipe a try! Thanks for sharing <3

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      • Willow Moon says

        November 03, 2016 at 1:09 pm

        Thanks Savannah! I think we finally got everything sorted out. I switched to a much better theme (the one you see now) and everything seems to be running smoothly. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

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    4. Madeline Hall says

      October 29, 2016 at 8:10 am

      This looks so good! I love chia pudding and this one is perfect for fall mornings!

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 29, 2016 at 8:13 am

        Thanks Madeline!

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    5. Logan says

      October 28, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      This looks delicious! I love trying new pumpkin recipes this time of year!

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    6. Tina@AMindfulFairytale says

      October 28, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      I've been making something like this but with coconut milk. Sooo yummy!

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 28, 2016 at 12:07 pm

        I bet it is great with coconut milk! I love to use coconut milk in so many things. I have even been drinking my coffee with coconut milk!

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    7. nparise says

      October 28, 2016 at 11:03 am

      Yes chia! This looks so good, I love pumpkin spice everything so this is perfection!
      xx nicole

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 28, 2016 at 11:09 am

        Thanks Nicole!

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    8. shellkayyp says

      October 28, 2016 at 5:43 am

      OMG! Need to try this ASAP! Look incredible!
      xo, Shell

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 28, 2016 at 11:09 am

        Thanks!

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