Description

Enjoy a refreshing and creamy Lemon Cream Chia Pudding that perfectly balances tangy lemon flavor with silky creaminess. This easy-to-make pudding is a nutritious breakfast or dessert option that combines chia seeds, almond milk, and fresh lemon for a delightful treat packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C.

Ingredients

Scale

Liquid Ingredients

2 cups almond milk (or milk of your choice)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon
2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup chia seeds

Optional Creaminess Enhancer

1/4 cup Greek yogurt or coconut cream (optional for extra creaminess)

Instructions

Mix Liquid Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the liquid to prevent clumping.
Thicken: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and develop a thick, pudding-like consistency.
Stir Again: Once chilled, give the pudding a good stir to break up any formed clumps and ensure even texture throughout.
Add Creaminess: Mix in Greek yogurt or coconut cream at this stage if you want a richer, creamier pudding. Stir until fully incorporated.
Serve: Spoon the pudding into serving dishes and optionally garnish with additional lemon zest or fresh berries for extra flavor and presentation.

Notes

Use maple syrup or honey depending on your sweetness preference and dietary needs.
The pudding thickens more as it chills, so refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours for best consistency.
Greek yogurt adds protein, while coconut cream provides a dairy-free creamy texture option.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a vegan option, use coconut cream and maple syrup instead of yogurt and honey.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chia pudding, lemon chia pudding, lemon cream pudding, healthy dessert, breakfast pudding, vegan pudding option, gluten free dessert