The Ultimate 5-Minute Creamy Matcha Chia Pudding (Vegan & Meal Prep Friendly)
Make this creamy, energizing Matcha Chia Pudding. It is a quick, no-cook recipe perfect for healthy meal prep, offering sustained energy and high fiber content.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 120 min (includes overnight chilling)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook/Chilling
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plant milk (coconut or almond recommended)
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine the plant milk, chia seeds, matcha powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk the mixture vigorously for about one minute to break up any matcha clumps and distribute the seeds evenly. This step helps prevent lumps.
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then whisk again thoroughly. This second mix is key for a smooth texture.
- Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding thickens to your desired consistency.
- Stir the pudding before serving. Add your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, coconut flakes, or nuts.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, use full-fat coconut milk or add 1/4 cup of plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt (if not keeping strictly vegan) or soy yogurt.
- To ensure no lumps, sift the matcha powder before adding it to the liquid.
- This recipe works well for batch cooking; prepare 3-4 servings at the start of the week for easy grab and go breakfast options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0