This keto chia pudding recipe is simple and takes a few minutes to make. Plus, it’s creamy and a meal prep dream. At only 1.5 net carbs every serving, this is a great low carb meal prep breakfast, snack or dessert.

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You’ll find variations throughout the post, including chocolate, berry, and almond butter!

As of now, I have been low carb for almost 10 years. I have come to understand the necessity of being prepared. Having something healthy and delicious to eat, like keto chia pudding, makes it easy to stay on the right track.

This recipe has been a lifesaver. I like to eat it for breakfast, and it also works as a snack for when I have sweet cravings. It is also a great healthy dessert.

I make a lot of the base recipe and divide it for each week, and for the toppings I like to switch it based on what I feel like for the day!

My coffee chia pudding recipe is also great for coffee lovers.

Ingredients.

There are 5 ingredients to my perfect keto chia pudding base as chia pudding recipe can go.

• Chia seeds – Both black and white chia seeds can be used in the recipe as they taste the same.

• Almond Milk – This is the most preferred dairy free milk as it has the least amount of carbs. Make sure to get the unsweetened one. Plenish is my favorite.

• Vanilla extract – To added some light and warm sweetness

• Yogurt – This is the dairy free yogurt made from coconuts that I’ve used Greek yogurt. This adds a certain richness and freshness to the pudding and has a great texture.

• Sweetener – This is optional. I like to use ½ tablespoon sugar free syrup but feel free to use any powdered sweetener of your choice. A great option is allulose. Stevia also works.

Check the recipe card for more information on the ingredients and how much to use.

THE BASIC CHIA PUDDING INGREDIENTS

There are 2 main ingredients in the most basic chia seed pudding recipe: chia seeds and milk.

The best ratio for this is 3 tablespoon of chia to 1 cup (240 ml) of your milk of choice.

INSTRUCTIONS

Making sugar-free chia pudding is incredibly easy. Follow these basic steps, and for full ingredient amounts and nutrition details, check the recipe card below.

STEP ONE

Take one large mixing bowl. Enter the chia seeds, add the almond milk, mix in the vanilla, and don’t forget the low carb sweetener if you would like to add it. Stir it up to make sure everything is blended together.

However, you may use a large mason jar and tighten the lid to shake the contents together.

STEP TWO

After approximately 10 minutes, you may set the bowl aside to let the mixture thicken up a little, and if you would like to break apart the chia clumps you may either mix it up, or shake it if you are using the mason jar.

STEP THREE

After you let everything thicken up, you may add in your yogurt. After you mix in the yogurt, cover the bowl and set it in the refrigerator. You can let it thicken anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, or you may allow it to sit overnight.

TOP TIPS

Making the mixture in a large bowl is highly recommended. You can then dispense the mixture into single serving sized bowls or containers once everything is blended and the chia seeds are ready to eat. This method makes it so you can easily mix the ingredients together and make sure the pudding is smooth without any clumps before serving.

If you notice chia seed clumps as the mixture starts to thicken, press them against the side of the bowl to break them up.

If you like a thinner pudding, you can add more almond milk, up to 60 ml, before serving

VARIATIONS

Here’s how to modify the base recipe to add some variety to this low-carb chia pudding.

1. Instead of vanilla extract you may like to try ½ tsp of cinnamon.

2. You can also substitute yogurt for coconut cream, which is richer, creamier, and higher in fat. Just be sure to stir the cream really well and, if it’s too thick, add some almond or coconut milk to get it to the right consistency before mixing it with the chia seeds.

3. You can also add MCT oil, which increases the pudding’s fat content and makes it a bit more filling..

4. If you would like to use a nut or seed milk other than the recommended almond milk, hazelnut milk, macadamia milk, and coconut milk are all good. Oat milk or regular dairy milk are not recommended since they both have more carbs, which we try to avoid on a keto diet.

5. Now comes the fun part adding your favorite toppings! At the end of this post, I have a recipe card with detailed instructions on how to make the keto chocolate chia pudding, berry chia pudding, and almond butter chia pudding.

Here are some topping ideas:

Fresh berries like raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries
Chocolate chips
Keto caramel sauce
Nuts such as crushed walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, or almonds (toasting adds extra flavor)
Coconut flakes or seeds like hemp, pumpkin, or sesame
Peanut butter
Sugar-free lemon curd – a tablespoon stirred in makes a refreshing lemon chia pudding

Sugar-free blueberry jam

STORAGE

Refrigerator: Store keto chia pudding in airtight containers in the fridge to keep it fresh for up to 7 days.

Freezer: You can also freeze chia pudding! Pour the mixture into popsicle molds for a cool, refreshing treat perfect for summer.

Are chia seeds good for you?

Chia seeds consist of roughly 40% fiber, making them one of the most fiber-rich foods there is. They are also one of the most nutritious foods and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, several key minerals, and a good amount of antioxidants. Specifically, chia seeds promote better heart health and improved blood sugar management.

Does chia puddings actually expand?

Chia seeds are comprised of 41% soluble fiber. Once you add even a small amount of water, they can expand to more than 12 times their original weight and take on a jelly-like consistency. They don’t actually expand like a spongy material. The water you add to the pudding blends in with the seeds, and the water is sucked into the seeds.

How do I make smooth chia pudding?

Some people find a chia pudding with all the seeds included to be unappetizing, and I understand. If you want to make a smoother chia pudding, a quick and easy solution is to grind the chia seeds in a coffee grinder before you add them to the milk. I recommend blending the chia seeds before the pudding is made because it can take way longer to blend a pudding once it has gelled.

What is the best container to make chia pudding?

If you prepare this recipe with one of the suggested toppings, it will fill four 200 ml (7 oz) glasses or bowls to the top. For storing or transporting individual portions, use 250 ml (1 cup) containers.