By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 4
486 cal · 495 min
Chia Pudding
Recipe GLPRec4e2f9459abea
A creamy, nutritious pudding made with chia seeds and milk, subtly sweetened with sugar and vanilla. Serve chilled with optional toppings of coconut flakes and raisins for added texture and natural sweetness.
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Ingredients
2 cup Chia seeds
2 cups Milk
1 tablespoon White sugar
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons Raisins (optional)
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, chia seeds, white sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well to distribute the seeds evenly and prevent clumping.
Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the chia seeds to begin absorbing the liquid and thickening the pudding.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight until the pudding reaches your desired creamy consistency.
Before serving, stir the pudding again to ensure even texture. If desired, divide into serving bowls and top with unsweetened coconut flakes and raisins.
Comments
The stated 495 minutes is dishonest: this is a five-minute assembly followed by eight hours of chilling, so budget 8.5 hours total if you're counting wall time, or five minutes of actual hands-on work. Chia seeds are available everywhere in Charlotte—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, ALDI all stock them—and the rest of the ingredients are staples at any grocery store. Costs run roughly $1.50 to $2.00 per serving depending on milk choice and coconut quality. The real caveat is that this lives in the fridge and is a same-morning grab, which means you need to plan the night before; it reheats poorly and isn't a weeknight impulse dish. For a working parent who batch-builds breakfast or a meal-prepper, this is perfect; for spontaneity, it doesn't fit.
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