Orange Creamsicle Chia Pudding
I’m back with another chia seed pudding variation, and this time with a flavor that tastes like dessert. This orange creamsicle chia pudding is an easy to make breakfast for the week, full of fiber, heart-healthy fats and protein. It has sweet notes of vanilla and orange zest, and will easily become one of your go-to breakfasts.
I love to layer my chia pudding with extra greek yogurt, fresh oranges and some homemade granola for an added crunch. The yogurt adds a boost of protein, the citrus adds even more nutrients and antioxidants, and the granola offers whole-grains and texture.
The recipe comes together in 10 minutes or less, and will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days making it the ideal healthy breakfast or snack for busy weeks.
Why you’ll love chia seed pudding
- Easy to make
- Customizable ingredients
- Tastes like dessert, but full of nourishing ingredients
- Minimal prep time
How to make chia pudding
Classic chia pudding is made with chia seeds, milk, and any added flavors you like. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Chia seeds– you can find them in almost any grocery store, usually in the spice section
- Milk– I love using an unsweetened almond or oat milk for a creamier texture, but using dairy milk is an easy way to bulk up the protein in this recipe
- Greek yogurt– for extra creaminess and boost of protein
- Maple syrup– I like to sweeten my chia pudding with maple syrup, but honey or any other sweetener you prefer would work well
- Orange zest
- Vanilla extract– for an added boost of flavor
- Whisk the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract and maple syrup together.
- Add in the chia seeds and orange zest and whisk well.
- Refrigerate the chia pudding for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Once chilled, whisk again to break up any chia clumps.
- When serving, add an extra splash of milk if the chia seeds thicken. Top with extra yogurt, orange slices and granola.
The flavor is perfectly sweet with hints of vanilla and orange zest. It’s a fresh and bright flavor combination that makes for the most delicious breakfast to look forward to in the mornings!
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Orange Creamsicle Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 1/3 cup milk of choice
- 1 cup unsweetened greek yogurt, or substitute a lower-sugar vanilla greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp orange zest
Toppings
- Orange slices
- Granola
- Coconut flakes
Directions
- Add all of the chia pudding ingredients to a container and whisk them together until evenly incorporated.
- Refrigerate the chia pudding for at least 4 hours, or overnight to set.
- Remove from fridge when ready to serve and whisk again to break up any clumps. If the chia pudding is too thick, add an extra couple of tablespoons of milk as needed.
- Top with fruit and granola when ready to serve. The chia pudding can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
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