Description
Bright, tangy, and effortlessly creamy Overnight Lemon Cream Chia Pudding is the perfect make-ahead breakfast or light dessert that feels indulgent without fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Optional: Lemon zest (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk almond milk, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt in another bowl.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the chia seeds and stir well.
- Add lemon zest if using, and fold in gently.
- Transfer to a storage jar and refrigerate overnight.
- Stir before serving and enjoy!
Notes
For a looser texture, reduce chia seeds to 3 tablespoons. For thicker pudding, increase chia to 1/3 cup. Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia pudding, lemon pudding, make-ahead breakfast, vegan dessert, healthy breakfast