Chia and Flaxseed Pudding (Vegan & Easy Recipe)

This easy chia and flaxseed pudding is ultra-creamy and delicious. Plus, it is packed with protein, fiber, omega-3 and antioxidants. You can meal-prep a batch ahead and keep it in the fridge for quick breakfasts, snacks and desserts. 100% vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.

I was inspired by this oat milk chia seed pudding recipe and this flaxseed pudding recipe to make a chia and flaxseed pudding and the result is amazing!

It makes for a pudding texture that's just the right combo of tapioca-like consistency from the chia seeds, and ultra creamy and a little gelatinous from adding ground flaxseed.

It is such a great recipe if you are looking to add more protein-rich and fiber-packed plant-based recipes to your meal rotation. Plus, it makes for an easy breakfast or snack recipe you can make ahead and garnish with your favorite fruit and vanilla granola for added crunch texture.

Let me know if you give it a try! ❤️

❤️ Why you will love this recipe

• Quick and easy to whip up a batch, perfect meal-prep recipe!
• Versatile ways to flavor and serve the pudding
• Ultra creamy and light
• High-protein, high-fiber and omega-3-rich recipe, plus packed with various cancer-fighting antioxidants, thanks to both chia seeds and flaxseed.
• Great breakfast, snack or dessert recipe
• 100% vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free

🗒 Ingredient notes (+ substitutions)

• Chia seeds: use black or white chia seeds, both work. If you don't like the tapioca-like texture, then you can also use ground chia seeds!
• Flaxseed: you must use ground flaxseed for this recipe (also called flax meal), otherwise the nutrients won't be absorbed properly (the skin of the flaxseed contains insoluble fiber that resists digestion). You can buy already ground flaxseed or if you only have whole flaxseed, then give them a quick blend using your blender or a coffee grinder.
• Unsweetened oat milk: or use your favorite plant-based milk such as soy milk or almond milk.
• Sweetener: I like to add maple syrup to puddings, but agave nectar works too.

⭐️ Full list of ingredients (+ quantities) down below in the recipe card!

📝 Variations

• Chocolate chia flax pudding: add 2 tablespoons of cacao powder or cocoa powder and add extra sweetener to balance the flavor. When serving, add a few chocolate chips over the pudding!
• Matcha chia flax pudding: add 1 teaspoon of matcha powder.
• Berry chia flax pudding: blend or mash some fresh berries (or thawed frozen berries) and mix them within the pudding mixture for a boost in flavor, color and nutrition.
• Ultra rich in protein: add a spoonful of peanut butter or a tablespoon of pea protein powder for a nice boost in plant protein.

🍽 How to make chia and flaxseed pudding

Step 1: Add the ground flax and chia seeds to a jar.

Step 2: Add the milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract.

Step 3: Stir well until all combined and there are no clumps of chia seeds anymore (stirring works better than shaking). If possible, stir another time in 20-30 minutes.

Step 4: Chill until thick or for at least 4 hours (overnight is best). Then, serve garnished with fruit, granola and nuts.

⭐️ Detailed recipe (+ video) down below in the recipe card!

💡Helpful tips

• It is important to use ground flaxseed, whole flaxseed won't work! Chia seeds can be used whole.
• Chia seeds tend to clump when in contact with a liquid, so make sure to stir very well (shaking isn't enough, stir with a spoon!) to break them all up before you store the pudding in the fridge. I also recommend stirring once more 20 minutes later.
• Plan ahead and make the pudding the night before you need it so it has plenty of time to thicken.
• Adjust the flavoring ingredients to your taste!
• If the pudding turns too thick after a few days in the fridge, then simply add a little more milk.

🍴 Serving suggestions

This chia flaxseed pudding is fun to garnish with more ingredients to add flavor and interesting texture. Try some of my favorite topping ingredients:

• Chopped nuts: such as walnuts, almonds and pecans.
• Granola: we love this vanilla almond granola and this superfood turmeric granola.
• Berries: such as blueberries, raspberries and chopped strawberries.
• Caramel: try this tahini caramel or this date caramel for a sweet but healthy topping.
• Chocolate: add some mini chocolate chips or drizzle some chocolate sauce over.

❗️Storage tips

Keep the pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir well before serving and add a little extra milk if the pudding gets thicker over time.

I haven't tried it yet, but I do not think that this recipe would freeze well.

❓ FAQs

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I hope you like this chia and flaxseed pudding as much as we do! If you try it, please leave a comment below and rate the recipe to let me know how it was. Your feedback is so helpful!

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