Matcha Chia Pudding

Matcha Chia Pudding is thick, creamy, and full of earthy, grassy, matcha flavour. Like a matcha latte in chia pudding form, it makes a really nutritious, satisfying, naturally gluten-free, make-ahead breakfast, that's packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants.

Enjoy topped with fresh fruit for even more goodness. Fresh berries like raspberries work really well with the matcha flavour!

Not a fan of matcha? Give my other chia pudding recipes a try... Banana Chia Pudding or Healthy Caramel Chia Seed Pudding!

Here are the very simple ingredients you need to make this creamy Matcha Chia Seed Pudding recipe:

• Matcha powder - A very finely ground green tea that is earthy, grassy, and naturally a little sweet. It's packed full of antioxidants and vitamins!
• Chia seeds - Black chia seeds or white chia seeds are fine.
• Non-dairy milk - With such limited ingredients, the quality of the milk you use in a chia pudding can make or break it. I recommend using a nice, creamy dairy-free milk that tastes really good. If it doesn't taste good then your chia pudding won't either. I really love to use either canned coconut milk, homemade cashew milk, oat milk, or almond milk, because they have lots of flavour and are really creamy.
• Vanilla extract - For extra flavour and depth.
• Maple syrup - This is used as a sweetener and is optional. The amount can be adjusted the amount to suit your tastes. You could also use a little sugar, date syrup, or agave instead.

Chia pudding is a simple, healthy pudding made by mixing chia seeds with milk. The seeds naturally swell and thicken in the liquid creating a creamy pudding texture.

To make Matcha Chia Pudding whisk the matcha green tea powder and the milk together, add the chia seeds, vanilla, and maple syrup then whisk really well again. Leave it to sit for a couple of minutes then give it another really good whisk. Note that I like to use a whisk because it separates the seeds better than just using a spoon.

Then refrigerate in an airtight container for a couple of hours (or up to a week) to give it time to thicken. It's such a great recipe for meal prep. You can then enjoy your creamy matcha chia pudding at your convenience!

This delicious chia pudding makes a really simple and healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert. Enjoy it just as it is or have fun with toppings like:

• Frozen Berry compote
• Fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, passion fruit, mango, blueberries, or sliced banana work really well).
• Vegan granola, chocolate coconut granola, or chopped nuts
• Creamy vegan yogurt or coconut cream
• Shaved chocolate or chocolate chips
• Tahini, peanut butter, or almond butter

Make it look really pretty by layering the pudding in a serving glass with some vanilla chia pudding for contrast (to make a vanilla version follow this recipe but omit the matcha). It's also great served with overnight oats.

Recipe

Matcha Chia Pudding

Author: Melanie McDonald

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PREP 5 minutes mins

COOK TIME 0 minutes mins

Total 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Serves 4 servings

Easy Matcha Chia Pudding that can be prepared in a few minutes using just a handful of ingredients. Enjoy this healthy pudding with toppings of choice for breakfast, snack, or dessert!

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 cups (480 mls) plant-based milk
• ▢ 1 tablespoon matcha , (add up to 2 tablespoons for a stronger flavour)
• ▢ ½ cup chia seeds
• ▢ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 tablespoons maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

 

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  To a bowl add the matcha and milk. Whisk them really well together until there are no lumps of matcha floating around.
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  Add the chia seeds, vanilla, and maple syrup to the milk mixture, and whisk again.
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  Leave it for 2 to 3 minutes so the seeds begin to gel a little, then give it another really good whisk. This ensures you don't get any clumps.
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  Cover the pudding and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 1 week. Serve from the bowl or spoon portions into individual jars and keep them in the fridge until needed.
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  If your chia pudding is a little too thick mix in a few tablespoons of milk to get the consistency you prefer. You can also adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup if required.

NOTES

Store matcha chia pudding in a sealed container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 1 week.

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NUTRITION

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 3mg

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