Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
Pumpkin chia pudding is great to make ahead for a quick, flavorful fall breakfast. It tastes like pumpkin pie and it only takes a couple of minutes to prep!
Servings: 2 bowls of chia pudding
Calories: 394kcal
Equipment
- 12 ounce jar or container see notes
Ingredients
Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ½ cup soy milk more as needed
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or any nut or seed butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or preferred sweetener
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pumpkin Pie Topping
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or any nut or seed butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or preferred sweetener
Optional Toppings
- chocolate chips
- chopped walnuts or pecans, almonds
- granola
- coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- Mix all of the pumpkin chia pudding ingredients together in a jar or small bowl until fully combined: ¼ cup chia seeds, ½ cup soy milk, 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Let the mixture sit for a couple minutes then stir again to incorporate any chia seeds that fall to the bottom.
- Add more milk, if desired to make the pudding thinner. I usually add another 2 tablespoons.
- Place the chia pudding in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Serving Ideas
- Mix together 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon almond butter, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup in a separate bowl.
- Dollop the pumpkin pie topping onto your pudding just before serving. You can also layer it once the pudding is done chilling.
- Add any optionals toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Equipment note: To store this recipe, you will need a 12 ounce mason jar or container. You can also split this recipe in half to create individual portions of chia pudding, perfect for on the go! Use a slightly larger container if you want to have room for toppings like coconut whipped cream.
Storage: Store chia pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
* The nutritional info is calculated without the optional toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4809IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 4mg
