This creamy oat milk chia pudding is the easiest meal prep breakfast and made with just 3 ingredients. With plant-based protein and a touch of sweetness, it's a deliciously healthy way to start the day!
Do check out my oatmeal with oat milk for another tasty breakfast idea!
Chia puddings are always popular here on the blog, and this oat milk chia pudding is a tasty one to add to your menu! Super creamy, it's a healthy breakfast that's perfect for meal prep - especially as we only use three main ingredients.
As well as being delicious, chia puddings are brimming with goodness. Chia seeds are a good source of plant-based protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, as Healthline's article on the health benefits of chia describes.
Want even more goodness? Do check out my peach chia seed pudding and mango chia overnight oats for a summer breakfast and my warm chia seed pudding and my oat milk rice pudding for the colder months!
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⭐ Why this recipe is so good
Dairy free breakfast idea. This chia pudding with oat milk uses this creamy plant milk in place of dairy.
Meal prep breakfast or snack. Prepare a couple of hours ahead of time (or the night before, if it works for you) for a quick and easy morning meal!
Few ingredients recipe. We simply use chia seeds, oat milk and maple syrup to make this tasty pudding - but you can of course add some toppings!
🥣 Ingredients
All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.
- Chia seeds - I suggest using the more common black chia seeds for this recipe, and definitely whole seeds not milled chia!
- Oat milk - as well as Oatly there are other similar products available. If you are gluten free, check that the brand you use is certified as such.
- Maple syrup - to add sweetness, adjust to the level of sweet tooth you have!
🍒 Optional add-ins and toppings
You can easily make this oat milk chia pudding with just the three ingredients mentioned above, but to add some extra flavor you may like to try:
- Adding a touch of spice with cinnamon, cardamom or ground ginger.
- Adding a dash of vanilla extract.
- Topping with fresh berries, apple, pear or mango.
- Topping with nuts or seeds such as pepitas or sliced almonds.
- Spooning on some of my healthy mango coulis or apple pear compote.
📖 Swaps and variations
Swap oat milk for another plant milk. You can also use almond milk, coconut milk or rice milk to preference.
Swap maple syrup for agave syrup. Both work well as vegan sweeteners.
🔪 Step by step instructions
Making this chia seed pudding with oat milk is very easy, with just a couple of steps:
Step 1
Combine the chia seeds, oat milk and maple syrup in a bowl or mason jar (image 1).
Step 2
Whisk well to distribute the chia seeds amongst the oat milk (image 2). Set aside in the fridge for 2 hours.
If you can, give the chia pudding a whisk after an hour or so, as this helps break up any clumps of chia seeds that may form.
Top with fruits, nuts or seeds to preference and enjoy!
💭 Recipe tips and notes
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste preference.
- I find that using a whisk rather than a spoon is better for breaking up the chia seeds - they do like to form clumps!
- Giving the chia pudding a whisk after an hour or so helps to evenly distribute the chia seeds amongst the milk.
- For a looser chia pudding, add a touch more oat milk.
- I would suggest that my low histamine readers would want to leave the pudding to set for 1-2 hours rather than overnight. For some, this may be too long, so be mindful of personal sensitivities.
📋 Frequently asked questions
For a fairly thick chia pudding, a ratio of ¼ cup of chia seeds to 1 cup of milk.
Yes, it's a vegan chia pudding as we use plant milk.
You would need to check that your oat milk is certified as gluten free.
You can use almond milk, rice milk or coconut milk depending upon your personal dietary requirements.
🍽 More healthy breakfast recipes
Find so many ideas on my breakfast recipes page, including my coffee chia pudding and my flax pudding. Some recent recipes to enjoy:
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📖 Recipe
Oat Milk Chia Pudding
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup oat milk certified gluten free, if required
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
Optional add-ins
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine the chia seeds, oat milk and maple syrup (or agave nectar) in a mason jar or bowl.
- Whisk well to distribute the chia seeds through the milk and set aside in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- If you can, give the chia pudding a whisk after about an hour to help break up any clumps of chia seeds that form.
- Add any toppings you like and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste preference.
- I find that using a whisk rather than a spoon is better for breaking up the chia seeds - they do like to form clumps!
- Giving the chia pudding a whisk after an hour or so helps to evenly distribute the chia seeds amongst the milk.
- For a looser chia pudding, add a touch more oat milk.
- I would suggest that my low histamine readers would want to leave the pudding to set for 1-2 hours rather than overnight. For some, this may be too long, so be mindful of personal sensitivities.
- Please note that nutritional information is give as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- oat milk, which scores 1. There is a note, 'often slightly histamine containing as fermented enzymatically'.
Sarah says
Hi this looks so yummy, what brands of oat or almond milk do you recommend to try for histamine intolerance?
Claire says
Hi Sarah, personally I'm OK with most brands, or you can make oat milk yourself quite easily. Maybe talk to a dietician for the brand that would work best for you?
Deborah says
I make this the exact way as you do but I grind my chia seeds first. What a great way to eat breakfast
Claire says
I haven't tried it with ground chia - will have to give it a go!