Chia seed pudding is made by soaking chia seeds in liquid like milk, nut milk, or juice for at least 2 hours or overnight. The chia seeds absorb the liquid and become gelatinous, creating a texture that’s similar to tapioca pudding, but with smaller pieces.

Chia pudding is my favorite easy breakfast option for busy mornings, and I can’t wait to share it with you. The recipe is so simple: mix the liquid, chia, sweetener, and flavoring of your choice, and then let it sit in the fridge overnight.

It takes mere minutes to whip up, which is just what I’m looking for when work gets crazy. Once the chia seeds have swelled up after resting in the fridge, all you have to do is add the toppings of your choice (for me, that’s usually fruits and nuts) and serve.

I also love the fact that there are so many possible flavor variations for making chia pudding recipe. I love the coconut chia pudding recipe, but that’s just one iteration among thousands. The basic recipe below gives you the proportions you need, but from there you can let your imagination run wild.

Try different liquids, use different seasonal fruits for your toppings, or swap in different flavoring extracts or spices to create a whole new breakfast for every day of the week. Read on below for lots of tasty ideas!

As if that weren’t enough to love, it may taste like a sweet treat but chia pudding actually has lots of nutritional benefits.