This peach chia pudding is a fruity and creamy light breakfast or snack that tastes like summer! It has a hint of spice from ginger and a touch of extra sweetness from the maple syrup. This easy to make vegan chia pudding is also a gluten-free and low histamine breakfast idea.
Chia pudding is always such a hit here on the site, and some of my most viewed posts. If you would like to get more ideas for flavours, then you may like to see my blueberry coconut chia pudding and cardamom chia pudding. Both healthy and tasty!
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What is chia pudding?
Now if you ask my niece she will tell you that chia pudding looks like tiny squashy tadpoles . . . Although she definitely doesn't mind eating it (and especially if there is a touch of maple syrup in it!).
Chia pudding is a very simple breakfast idea that combines chia seeds and a liquid, usually a dairy or non-dairy milk. The chia seeds absorb the liquid over time and become rather gelatinous and gooey. They turn into a fun pudding that you can flavour in so many ways if you wish.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Full of fruit - the juicy ripe peaches are so delicious and feel like the best summer treat.
- Meal prep breakfast idea - you can make this pudding ahead of time.
- Easy to make - chia pudding is very simple and requires just a few steps.
Ingredients
This is a 'few ingredients' chia pudding that lets the favours of sweet summer peaches and spicy ginger come through.
- Peaches: the most beautiful summer fruit, I can't stop making recipes with them! Make sure the peaches are ripe for that all-important sweet flavour.
- Chia seeds: the main ingredient, it will keep you full with all its protein and fibre. The Terrasoul organic chia seeds are good.
- Ginger: for a little kick of spice! I use fresh ginger, but a tiny pinch of dried will work too.
- Non-dairy milk: the liquid that the chia seeds will absorb. Choose your favourite.
- Maple syrup: for a nice bit of added sweetness, it almost makes this breakfast taste like dessert! I always use the Clarks maple syrup.
Variations on the recipe
This recipe can be adapted in a number of ways:
- Adjust the amount of ginger to taste preference. Some like only a hint of spice, others a more flavourful pudding.
- Swap out peaches for nectarines if you don't have any to hand. Make sure the nectarines are ripe.
- You can use agave syrup in place of maple syrup.
Make sure to check the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and their quantities!
Step by step instructions
Chia pudding is one of the easiest recipes to make and requires just a few steps:
Step 1 & 2
De-stone your peaches and cut into rough quarters (just to make them easier to blend).
Add all the ingredients except the chia seeds to a blender, and blend until it is thick and creamy.
Step 3
Pour into a bowl or a container that can be sealed and add in the chia seeds.
Step 4
Whisk well until all combined. Pop in the fridge. I would recommend doing so for a minimum of an hour, but two hours (or more) is better. I like to give it a stir about halfway through.
Pour into your bowl or jar, and top with some more peaches if you like.
Health benefits of chia seeds
I was recommended to increase my intake of chia seeds (and flaxmeal) by a doctor to help with some tummy issues a while back. It definitely seems to have been helpful, and it is nice to have a treatment that involves eating rather than taking pills!
Chia seeds have a lot of heath benefits and are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous, amongst many other nutrients. They also provide a source of vegan protein, as well as fibre (Healthline). A very healthy breakfast or snack for mid-afternoon.
Breakfast meal prep idea
Chia pudding is a great option for meal prepping your breakfast. Perfect for a busy weekday morning when you want to grab and go, or at least grab out the fridge and eat quickly while hunting for your keys, feeding the cat and trying to dry your hair all at the same time. Or is that just me?!
Simply make the chia pudding in the evening and place in the fridge overnight. Then come morning you can add some toppings if you like.
For my low histamine readers, meal prep isn't always the best idea though due to histamine formation. Best to speak to a dietician to see if this is an option that would work for you.
Peach chia pudding FAQ
What is the ratio of chia seeds to milk?
The chia seed to milk ratio definitely seems to be a debated one! But we are all different and some like a very thick chia seed-heavy pudding, others more of a chia seed floating here and there . . .
My go-to is half a cup of non-dairy milk and two tablespoon of chia seeds. So doubling for this recipe using a cup of milk means 4 tbsp.
However, with the ripe peaches and their juices giving a little more liquid, you may like to add another half or full tablespoon of chia seeds for a thicker pudding.
How do I stop the chia seeds clumping together?
Give the chia pudding a stir after about 30 minutes as this helps to make sure the mixture is all combined.
Can I make the pudding spicier?
Yes, adjust the amount of ginger for as much spice as you like!
More fun chia pudding recipes to try
Blackberry and ginger chia pudding
Blueberry coconut chia pudding
Maple chia pudding with blueberry jam
And how about trying the tahini chia pudding in my low histamine breakfast recipes ebook?
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Peach chia pudding
Ingredients
- 4 peaches cut into quarters
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 4 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cm knob of ginger (adjust quantity to taste)
Instructions
- Add the peaches, non-dairy milk, ginger and maple syrup to a blender. Blend for 30 seconds or so until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a container that can be sealed, and add the chia seeds. Whisk very thoroughly so all the ingredients are combined. Place in the fridge for two hours, or longer.
- If you like, serve with extra peach as a topping.
Notes
- Let the chia seed pudding set in the fridge for at least two hours.
- Be sure to stir the pudding at least once, if possible, to break up clumps of seeds that may form and so they absorb the milk in a more even way.
- If you would like even more chia seeds you can add another tablespoon to the mixture.
- Ensure the peaches are ripe so they will blend and have a nice sweetness.
- ginger, which scores 1. There is a note 'small amounts are well tolerated'.
- non-dairy milk has variable scores.
Sara says
I really like this especially with extra peaches on top!
Claire says
I always add so much extra fruit too!