Perfect for breakfast, dessert or a snack, Keto Chia Pudding is simple, delicious, and prepped in less than 10 minutes. Try it 2 ways: Dark Chocolate or decadently Nutty, these are sure to hit the spot. Made with coconut milk (or a milk of your choice), Keto Chia Pudding is also paleo and vegan friendly.
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Why you will love Keto Chia Seed Pudding
- It’s SO easy to make! It took me about 5 minutes to prepare these keto chia pudding desserts, and then all I had to do was pop them in the fridge overnight.
- It’s low carb. Chia seeds have about 12g carbs per 2 tablespoons, however, 11g of those are fibre, which leaves us with just 1g net carbs per 2 tablespoons.
- You can experiment with flavours. As long as it’s low carb you can probably fit it in and stick to your carb limit. There are so many options: nuts and nut butters, sugar-free syrups, different milks and cream, and even fruits like berries.
- It’s perfect for meal prep. You can make a whole batch of Keto chia pudding for the week in just 5 minutes. What I like to do is make the base layer which is chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla extract, liquid stevia drops, and a pinch of salt, and then add other toppings throughout the week depending on what I fancy at the time.
Key Ingredients for Keto Chia Pudding
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are incredible. Not only are they extremely low carb and perfect for the keto diet, but they also expand when you add them to a liquid, becoming gooey, almost jelly (jello)-like in texture. So cool!
- Milk: Any milk you have on hand is perfectly fine for these recipes. I used half a can of reduced fat coconut milk, but full-fat or cartoned coconut milk will work as well, or even unsweetened almond milk, or really any other milk. You choose!
- Sweetener: I had liquid stevia drops in my pantry and opted for this as it mixes so well with other liquids. Another sweetener like powdered erythritol would be great too. Note: If you don’t use a powdered or liquid sweetener it may turn out a little grainy.
- Vanilla: A little warmth, sweetness and flavour, vanilla is delicious in many desserts including Keto Chia Seed Pudding.
- Salt: Just a little pinch of salt brings these flavours out to their fullest, especially in the nutty chia pudding version.
What can I add to my Keto Chia Pudding?
The flavour options are endless, but here are a few to get you started:
- Dark Chocolate: Cocoa powder + extra stevia + suagr-free chocolate chips + greek yogurt
- Nutty: Nut butter (I used almond but peanut butter would work, or another nut butter) + roasted nuts
- Bounty: Cocoa powder + extra stevia + unsweetened dessicated coconut
- Strawberry Cheesecake: Mashed strawberries + greek yoghurt
- Nutella: Hazelnut butter + cocoa powder + extra stevia
- Chocolate orange: Cocoa powder + extra stevia + orange zest
Will chia seeds kick you out of ketosis?
No, they are very low carb. They have around 1g net carbs per 2 tablespoons, so eat away!
How long will chia pudding last in the fridge?
These keto chia seed puddings will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. Perfect for meal prep!
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Keto Chia Pudding: 2 Ways
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 184kcal
Equipment
- measuring spoons
- measuring jug or cups
- airtight container
Ingredients
Chia Pudding Base
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 240 ml /1cup reduced fat coconut milk or milk of your choice
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10-20 drops liquid stevia or sweetener of your choice, to taste
- 1 pinch salt to taste
Dark Chocolate
- 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- extra stevia drops or sweetener, to taste
- 2 tablespoons greek or coconut yoghurt topping, optional
- A sprinkle of sugar-free chocolate chips topping, optional
Nutty
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
- A sprinkle of nuts topping, optional
Instructions
Chia Pudding Base
- Mix the chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla extract, stevia and salt together well, tasting to adjust the salt and sweetener.
- (Optional) Allow to sit for 10 minutes and then mix again to break up the chia seeds more.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Measure out the cocoa powder and place it into a small bowl or container.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the Chia Pudding Base to the cocoa powder and mix well.
- Repeat adding the Chia Pudding Base until it is a little thinner.
- Add the cocoa and chia mixture to the rest of the Chia Pudding Base.
- Adjust sweetness and add toppings (yoghurt and chocolate chips) if desired.
Nutty Chia Pudding
- Measure out the nut butter and place it into a small bowl or container.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the Chia Pudding Base to the nut butter and mix well.
- Repeat adding the Chia Pudding Base until it is a little thinner.
- Add thenut butter and chia mixture to the rest of the Chia Pudding Base.
- Add extra nuts on top if desired.
Notes
| Base Layer Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 172 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 10.2g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 0.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.4g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.4g | 66% |
| Total Sugars 0.3g | |
| Protein 8.9g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 240mg | 18% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 201mg | 4% |
| Dark Chocolate Chia PuddingNutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 190 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 11.3g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 1.4g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.8g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 74% |
| Total Sugars 0.4g | |
| Protein 10.4g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 249mg | 19% |
| Iron 4mg | 21% |
| Potassium 404mg | 9% |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 368 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 28.2g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 2.2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.4g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.6g | 77% |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | |
| Protein 15.7g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 250mg | 19% |
| Iron 9mg | 47% |
| Potassium 441mg | 9% |
Simply delicious, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!