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    Home » Recipe Index » Breakfast

    The Best Chia Seed Porridge for One

    November 1, 2023 Updated April 22, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Breakfast, Cooking for One, Desserts, Easy Recipes, Prep Ahead Meals, Snacks, Winter Recipes

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    chia pudding with orange slices on top

    Make the best chia seed porridge aka chia pudding as a delicious base for fresh fruit and other delicious toppings. It makes for a great breakfast or snack any time of the day. Add your favorite toppings, see suggestions below!

    chia pudding with orange slices on top

    [This chia pudding recipe was originally posted in June 2018. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Topping suggestions
    • Storage Tips
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other good breakfast recipes
    • What to do with leftover ingredients

    This chia seed porridge is a great batch cooking breakfast/snack. Make enough of the base recipe to last through the week. It stores well and is easy to grab and go. Add your favorite toppings later to mix it up, and use what you have.

    I'd just add the toppings fresh instead of when prepping them (unless they're peanut butter or frozen fruit). You can have a variety of toppings for the base chia pudding recipe to make an easy breakfast recipe.

    My favorite toppings are peanut butter and jam, also banana, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. But there are so many more to make your breakfast the best part of the day.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the chia seed porridge recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.

    ingredients for chia seed pudding
    • Milk: use your choice of milk, a cup of almond milk, cows milk, or other non-dairy milk.
    • Whole chia seeds
    • Sugar
    • Vanilla extract
    • Optional toppings

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    chia seeds in milk

    1. Mix together chia seeds, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir immediately. Set aside in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, stir occasionally.

    chia pudding in measuring cup

    2. Stir one last time.

    3. Top your chia seed porridge with seasonal fruit and enjoy. For example, I'm topping this with fresh orange slices since it's winter. See below for more topping ideas.

    Enjoy this delicious breakfast cold, or heat it up for a hot chia seed porridge.

    Topping suggestions

    chia pudding with jam in it

    Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding: ½ tart apple, chopped; 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup, pinch of cinnamon

    Orange Ginger Chia Pudding: ½ orange, sliced; 1-2 teaspoons honey, pinch of ground ginger.

    Berry Chia Pudding: 1-2 Tablespoons jam.

    Or try chocolate chia pudding, Peanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding or Coffee Chia Pudding.

    Storage Tips

    Easily make extra servings of chia seed porridge and refrigerate in airtight containers, until use for up to 3-5 days. This makes for a quick snack. Enjoy cold or you can heat it up too. Whatever you prefer.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Swap your sugar for maple syrup or honey if you prefer the flavor.
    • Use your favorite milk: cow's milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc
    • Add fruit topping before serving, unless it's frozen, then you can add it to your chia seed porridge and store it for a few days.
    • You can make this chia pudding ahead of time and store in the fridge.
    • Additional Topping ideas: Fresh berries or other fruit, flax seeds, almond butter or peanut butter, instant breakfast, a little bit of ground cinnamon, jam, and other toppings make chia seed pudding the perfect breakfast.

    FAQ

    What are the best ways of eating chia seeds?

    Chia seeds are great in chia pudding/chia seed porridge (same thing) like this recipe or Peanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding, added to smoothies, to make jam, or in place of poppy seeds in Ham and Cheese Sliders.

    Are chia porridge and chia pudding the same?

    Yes, I use both terms to describe chia seeds that have absorbed liquid to make a pudding like food.

    Can you put chia seeds in porridge?

    You can add chia seeds to oatmeal, porridge, and smoothies. Add them as a topping for a crunchy bite or add them to oatmeal or porridge before you cook it to get softer chia seeds.

    chia pudding with orange slices in a glass

    Other good breakfast recipes

    • Apple Pie Overnight Oats
    • Triple Berry Smoothie with Granola
    • Single Serving Oatmeal Cups
    • Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches

    What to do with leftover ingredients

    • Chia Seeds: Peanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding and Hawaiian Roll Sliders.
    • Berries: Blueberry Chocolate Muffins, Strawberry Spinach Salad, or Chocolate Covered Strawberries.

    Did you make this chia seed porridge? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    close up of chia pudding with orange slices

    The Best Chia Seed Porridge for One

    Make the best chia seed porridge aka chia pudding as a delicious base for fresh fruit and other delicious toppings. It makes for a great breakfast or snack any time of the day.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Resting Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Author: Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • Small bowl
    • whisk
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons dry chia seeds
    • ¾ cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup seasonal fruit see notes for options

    Instructions

    • Mix together 2 Tablespoons chia seeds, ¾ cup milk, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla, stir. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
    • Stir again. Top with seasonal fruit and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Swap sugar for maple syrup or honey if desired.
    • Add fruit topping before serving, unless it's frozen fruit-then you can add it to your chia seed porridge and store it for a few days.
    • Topping ideas: Fresh orange slices, fresh berries, kiwi slices, sliced apples or pears, pineapple, or mashed banana. Chocolate chips and peanut butter are also a great additions.
    • You can also mash fresh berries with a spoonful of sugar for a sweet addition.
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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Sherri Hall says

      June 28, 2018 at 10:44 am

      My husband has been obsessed with the chia pudding from our local coffee shop. I think I'll surprise him by making this for him; he will LOVE it! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 28, 2018 at 11:35 am

        that's awesome! let me know what he thinks of it!

        Reply
    2. Albert Bevia says

      June 25, 2018 at 4:51 am

      Nothing better than using seasonal ingredients, this chia pudding looks amazing

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 25, 2018 at 8:17 am

        thanks so much!

        Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 28, 2018 at 11:34 am

        right?! I try to eat seasonally! thanks

        Reply
    3. Carrie A Groff says

      June 22, 2018 at 7:00 am

      This looks so yummy!! Not sure why, but I totally have not gotten into the chia pudding thing yet 🙂 I really should, especially when I see a yummy and simple recipe like this!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 22, 2018 at 9:57 am

        yes, it's so easy & delicious! it's time 😉

        Reply
    4. GiGi Eats says

      June 21, 2018 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Whenever I see chia pudding recipes I am like - I NEED TO MAKE IT! but then for some reason, I always forget to buy chia seeds at the store like a dumb dumb! LOL!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 22, 2018 at 9:57 am

        haha! I feel ya, I do the same thing. hope you remember next time

        Reply
    5. Emily @Sinful Nutrition says

      June 21, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      This looks delicious! Give me all the berries in summer!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 22, 2018 at 9:58 am

        thanks Emily! and yes, same here! ALL the berries

        Reply
    6. Abbey Sharp says

      June 21, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy these are to take on the go! So pretty too 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 22, 2018 at 9:58 am

        Thanks! and they're an awesome grab & go breakfast/snack

        Reply
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