Creamy Overnight Matcha Chia Pudding
Make this easy, creamy matcha chia pudding the night before for a quick, energizing, and healthy breakfast ready when you wake up. This dairy-free recipe uses simple ingredients for a vibrant start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 8 hours (includes overnight chilling)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons high-quality matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, coconut milk, matcha powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the matcha is fully dissolved and no clumps remain.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again thoroughly to prevent the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom. This step helps create a creamy texture.
- Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, check the consistency. If it is too thick, stir in a splash more milk until you reach your desired creamy texture.
- Serve cold. Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, or a sprinkle of granola for added crunch.
Notes
- For a higher protein version, substitute half of the plant milk with plain Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- If you prefer a sweeter pudding, add a touch more maple syrup or use a natural sweetener like stevia drops.
- Use ceremonial grade matcha for the best color and smoothest flavor, though culinary grade works well for this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0