13 Easy, Healthy Overnight Chia Pudding Recipes That Could Pass for Dessert

When you’re in need of a quick, no-cook, make-ahead breakfast, chia pudding checks all the boxes. You can even keep jars of it in the fridge for snacks or dessert. But sweet, satisfying chia pudding offers more than convenience. It boasts all the nutritional benefits of chia seeds, such as fiber, protein, omega-3s, and antioxidants. Dig in.

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Not only is this such a healthy and easy recipe but it’s also delicious! It’s difficult to eat healthy when you’re a student living on your own with little time to cook. But this is a great solution for my constant chocolate cravings!

• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Additional Time: 2 hrs
• Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
• Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon hazelnut flavor instant coffee powder (Optional)
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons honey, or to taste

Directions

1. Mix cocoa powder, brown sugar, and instant coffee powder together in a bowl; stir until no lumps remain. Fold chia seeds into the mixture. Pour milk into the bowl and stir to incorporate; let the mixture sit a few minutes before stirring again. Repeat resting and stirring a few times over the course of 20 minutes.
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
3. Drizzle honey over the pudding to serve.

Raspberry Chia Pudding

This overnight pudding is the perfect breakfast, highly nutritious, and a great source of fiber. Make it the night before for a quick, healthy breakfast. This is best eaten within 2 days, but it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Additional Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chia Pudding:

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup unsweetened rice milk
• 6 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Raspberry Chia Jam:

• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine coconut milk, rice milk, 6 tablespoons chia seeds, and maple syrup in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until the consistency of pudding, 8 hours to overnight.
2. Mash raspberries in a bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons chia seeds and vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until gelled, 8 hours to overnight.
3. Spoon some of the raspberry mixture into the bottom of each serving glass. Stir pudding with a spoon until smooth; divide evenly among the glasses. Spoon remaining raspberry mixture on top.

Cook’s Note:

If using frozen raspberries, defrost them first.

Almond Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

This is a very quick pudding recipe with chia seeds. No cooking, no fuss, my kind of recipe in the summer. I add strawberry puree, raspberry puree, etc., depending on the availability of fresh fruit.

My daughter loves this, too. She will even choose it over ice cream! After preparing this, I like to divide it into pint size jars to sit overnight. Perfect for grabbing quickly in the morning on my way out the door.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Additional Time: 4 hrs
• Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, hulled
• ½ cup chia seeds
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Puree almond milk and strawberries in a blender until smooth; pour into a bowl. Stir chia seeds, honey, and vanilla extract into the strawberry puree.
2. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Chia Greek Yogurt Pudding

A nutritional powerhouse. If the pudding is deemed to be too thick, you may add additional milk to the mixture until desired consistency is achieved. Enjoy with the fruit of your choice. You can substitute maple syrup for the honey, if desired.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup chia seeds

Directions

1. Whisk soy milk and Greek yogurt together in a large sealable container. Stir hemp seeds, flax seeds, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into yogurt mixture.
2. Stir chia seeds into yogurt mixture until seeds are evenly distributed. Cover the container and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Stir mixture until chia seeds are evenly distributed again. Refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 1 hour.

Cacao Nib Chia Pudding

Easy to make in less than 5 minutes, this cacao nib pudding uses a blender to turn chia seeds into a creamy treat that’s dairy free, vegan, and Paleo friendly.

Blend this creamy, dairy-free cacao nib pudding, and you’ll forget you’re eating chia seeds.

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Additional Time: 1 hr
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or more as needed
• ⅓ cup chia seeds
• ¼ cup cashews
• 5 tablespoons cacao nibs, divided
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine almond milk, chia seeds, cashews, 2 tablespoons cacao nibs, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, sea salt, and cinnamon, in a high-speed blender. Blend until well combined, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon cacao nibs and pour into individual bowls. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Mixture will thicken as it chills.
2. Sprinkle pudding with remaining cacao nibs before serving.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use honey instead of maple syrup to sweeten, although the chia pudding is then no longer vegan.

Pudding will keep covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Chia Pudding with Strawberry Puree

A wonderful vegan dessert with homemade strawberry puree that is topped with coconut chia pudding.

Serve this sweet, slightly tart Chia Pudding with Strawberry Puree as a light dessert all spring and summer.

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins
• Additional Time: 4 hrs
• Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chia Pudding:

• ½ (15 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1 cup almond milk
• 5 tablespoons chia seeds

Strawberry Puree:

• 3 teaspoons agar-agar powder
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 ⅓ cups coconut milk
• 4 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or more to taste

Directions

1. Stir coconut milk and almond milk together in a bowl. Mix in chia seeds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Stir mixture 3 to 4 times during the first hour.
2. Stir agar-agar powder and water together in a small bowl.
3. Pour coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in agar-agar mixture and coconut sugar. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Pour coconut mixture into a blender. Add strawberries and puree until smooth.
5. Divide strawberry puree among 4 jars or dessert bowls and top with chia pudding.

Blueberry Chia Pudding with Almond Milk

This chia pudding recipe with blueberries and almond milk makes a light vegan dessert or breakfast on the go. Serve plain or add a variety of toppings; I like toasted almonds and coconut!

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Additional Time: 8 hrs
• Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Servings: 3

This healthy blueberry chia pudding recipe is as delicious as it is nutritious. 

These are the six simple ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade blueberry chia pudding recipe: 

Can You Make Blueberry Chia Pudding Ahead of Time? 

Yes! You can make blueberry chia pudding up to five days ahead of time. Store the pudding in airtight, single-serving containers for perfect on-the-go breakfasts. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond milk
• 6 tablespoons chia seeds, or more to taste
• ⅓ cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or more to taste
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine almond milk, chia seeds, blueberries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into 3 ramekins or glasses.
2. Chill until set, 8 hours to overnight. Serve chilled.

Cook’s Notes

• You can use frozen blueberries instead of fresh or any other variety of fruit and berries.
• For the sweetener, you can use almost anything you like and sweeten it to taste.

Mexican Mocha Chia Seed Pudding (Keto)

I love chia seeds. They are not only good for you but taste great. Chia seeds are very filling and can keep you full for several hours. This Mexican mocha chia seed pudding can be a snack or a yummy breakfast. This pudding is not only sweet but a little spicy as well. I usually keep it for up to 4 days in the fridge. Dust cocoa powder and dollop whipped cream on top if desired.

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Additional Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup chia seeds
• ½ cup no-calorie sweetener
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Mix coffee, almond milk, chia seeds, sweetener, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
2. Cover and refrigerate until flavors meld and chia seeds expand, 5 minutes to 1 hour.

Cook’s Note:

Substitute real sugar for artificial sweetener if desired.

Chia Seed Pudding

I have been experimenting with chia seed recipes, and I really liked this one. The maple syrup added just enough sweetness without it being too sweet.

It’s a healthy flavorful start to the morning or to finish the day.

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla-flavored almond milk
• 1 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 4 teaspoons pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup toasted almonds

Directions

1. Whisk almond milk, yogurt, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl until just blended; add chia seeds, whisk to incorporate, and let the chia seeds soak for 30 minutes.
2. Stir the chia seed mixture to redistribute seeds that have settled throughout the mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
3. Drizzle 4 teaspoons maple syrup over strawberries in a bowl; stir to coat. Add almonds to strawberries; stir.
4. Spoon chia seed mixture into 4 bowls; top each with a portion of the strawberry mixture.

Chia Coconut Pudding with Coconut Milk

This chia seed pudding with coconut milk is a healthy alternative to processed desserts. Chia seeds make great desserts and are high in omega-3s. This recipe uses agave (or stevia, if you prefer) as a sweetener instead of sugar. Stir again before serving and top with fresh fruit and another dash of cinnamon or spices.

My kids enjoyed this and kept eating more! I added fruits like fresh pineapple, kiwi, pears, and granola since I didn’t have strawberries. It’s a keeper.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Additional Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweetened coconut milk
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar, or more to taste
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ cup chia seeds
• ½ cup diced fresh strawberries (Optional)

Directions

1. Whisk together sweetened and unsweetened coconut milks, agave nectar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; stir in chia seeds. Allow mixture to soak until thickened, at least 20 minutes, or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
2. Stir pudding and top with strawberries.

Recipe Tips

You can substitute stevia or sugar for agave.

You can substitute milk, soy milk, or almond milk for coconut milk. However, this will change the flavor.

Blended Chocolate Chia Pudding

The best and easiest meal prep snack on a budget that the whole family can enjoy. This Blended Chocolate Chia Pudding is deliciously creamy and rich in cacao, giving you an indulgent experience while filling your body with fiber.

The best part? It only requires 4…yes, 4, ingredients!! A healthy breakfast recipe that will help with your digestion and is suitable for so many dietary preferences, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and also Paleo.

• yield: 1
• prep time: 5 minutes
• cook time: 2 hours
• total time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP chia seeds
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• 1 heaping tsp cacao powder
• 1 tsp maple syrup or raw honey

Instructions

1. Combine first 2 ingredients and let sit for at least 2hrs-overnight.
2. Add the pudding to a blender and mix cacao and sweetener, blend until smooth and serve with desired toppings!

Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding

This chocolate banana chia pudding tastes sinfully rich, but it’s completely healthy. Try this easy budget recipe for your next breakfast meal prep! (vegan, gluten-free)

• yield: 3
• prep time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (2 medium bananas)
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk or other milk
• 3 tbs cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp maple syrup or to taste
• 1/2 cup chia seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

• Using a food processor or blender, mash the banana to a smooth consistency. Add the coconut milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to the food processor and process until smooth.
• Taste the mixture, and add maple syrup one teaspoon at a time if needed. You may not need any at all if the bananas are very ripe.
• Place the chia seeds in a medium bowl. Slowly pour the chocolate mixture over the chia seeds and whisk. The pudding will start to thicken right away when you stir it, but for the best results, cover the bowl and let the pudding thicken in the fridge for a few hours before serving.

Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Shots

Strawberries and cheesecake are two of my all-time favorite desserts, so I always love trying new recipes. This tasty Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Shots recipe has a great creamy texture that will satisfy your adult sweet tooth!

• yield: 6 shots
• prep time: 10 minutes
• cook time: 30 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 – 3 ounce box of Strawberry Jello
• 3/4 cup of water
• 1/4 cup of Smirnoff Strawberry Vodka
• 1 small box of Cheesecake flavored Jello Instant Pudding – 3.4 ounces
• 1 cup of Milk
• 1/3 cup of Smirnoff Strawberry Vodka
• 1 Package of Fresh Strawberries

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil, and add the Strawberry Jello.  Stir until the Jello is dissolved, and set aside to cool.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the milk and a small box of Cheesecake Flavored Jello Instant Pudding, and whisk or stir until the pudding begins to thicken.
3. When the Pudding is mixed smooth, and thick, stir in the 1/3 cup of Vodka, and mix until smooth.  Place in the refrigerator, and allow to cool.
4. When the Strawberry Jello is cooled to room temperature, add 1/4 cup of the Vodka, and stir until well mixed.
5. Place the small shot glasses on a cookie sheet, until full.
6. Fill the small shot glasses half full with the Jello mixture, and place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator.  Allow cooling until Jello is set.
7. When Jello is set, fill the shot glasses with the Cheesecake pudding.  When ready to serve, top with Whipped Cream, and a slice of fresh Strawberry.  Serve, and Enjoy!