As a matcha latte lover, I can’t get enough matcha flavored things. Give me matcha pudding, matcha pancakes, matcha cookies.. you name it and I will eat it.But lately I have been wanting a healthy snack for after work. Something that doesn’t have too much added sugar but will still satisfy my sweet tooth. I think that this Matcha and Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding is the best way to satisfy my hunger after work in a healthy way.
Matcha and Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients
This is one of the easiest breakfasts you can make. You are only 5 simple ingredients away from making it yourself:
- milk
- ceremonial grade matcha powder
- vanilla extract
- maple syrup
- whole chia seeds
That’s it!
Tips & Tricks
Make this matcha chia seed pudding vegan! Instead of regular milk, you can use any type of milk you like! My favorite non-dairy milk to use in this chia pudding is either coconut milk or oat milk. But any nondairy milk would work!
What type of chia seeds do I use? I have made this chia pudding with both black chia seeds and white chia seeds and both work great. If you wanted it to be more of a vibrant green, the white might give the best results.
Do I need to use ceremonial-grade matcha green tea powder? You do not need to, but a higher quality matcha gives a better taste. I often hear people say that matcha tea has a very bitter taste, but I just thing that is because they haven’t tried the taste of matcha when the powder is a better quality. If you can’t get ceremonial-grade matcha, culinary grade also has a great matcha flavour.
It’s all about the toppings! Don’t get me wrong. I love chia pudding recipes on their own. But having the pudding topped with fresh berries or fresh fruit just elevates it to the next level.
Storage: Make sure that you store this green tea chia pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I actually think that this Matcha and Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding tastes better the next morning.
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Matcha and Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chia seed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the chia seeds until fully combined. Mix in the chia seeds and refrigerate. Over the course of the next half hour, whisk the pudding every 10 minutes as it begins to thicken. This prevents the chia seeds from clumping. After the half hour is up, keep refrigerated for 3 hours or overnight.
The combination of flavors was so refreshing and delicious. The texture of the chia seeds was perfect, and the pudding was the perfect healthy treat.
One of my favorites 😉
What a delicious puddling! The awesome thing is that I made this for myself but then my family ended up eating it too. They all loved it. Thank you!
Yay! So glad it was a hit with your family too 🙂
What fabulous earthy flavors in this pudding. It’s a perfect treat that everyone will enjoy.
One of my favorites 😉
What an amazing recipe – gorgeous and so tasty! Thanks for this one ♥
You’re welcome!
Hi,
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http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Chia-Seeds-1-Pound/dp/B00I14D2UM/
Thank you.
Mmmm I have been meaning to make chia seed pudding this week actually! But I want to do it with almond milk – see how it turns out. This looks delicious though 😀 So glad you stumbled upon my blog so I found my way here! x
This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party!
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I`ve never had chia seed pudding, but I definitely have had something similar! This looks great!
This looks delicious – and if it's green, it's perfect for St Patricks Day!
Cathleen, I'm not familiar with chia seed pudding, but the flavor profiles of the dish piques my interest. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Maybe you need more matcha to make it really green… 🙂 I always forget it's St Patricks day as we don't celebrate it here, until I see all the green stuff pass by… This looks pretty good though and I have a big bag of chia left so will give this a go!
Wow, what a combo! This looks wonderful — thanks.
Matcha pudding? That's such a great idea 🙂
Hi Cathleen, thank for sharing this healthy pudding, It sure look good. :))
Best regards.
Hi Cathleen!
You don't have to be Irish to jump in on the St. Patrick's Day festivities:) They say everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, lol…
I remember the first time someone gave me Chia Seeds, I had no idea what to do with them. Now I have a better idea but I too have a problem with texture. Perhaps I should mix granola in. I should give it a try. Thanks for sharing, Cathleen…