Description

This Easy Matcha Chia Pudding is a refreshing and healthy breakfast or snack option featuring the vibrant flavor of matcha green tea combined with creamy chia seeds. It is simple to prepare, requires minimal ingredients, and is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. Perfect for a dairy-free or vegan diet, this pudding is topped with coconut yogurt and fresh berries for added texture and taste.

Ingredients

Chia Pudding Base

1/4 cup whole chia seeds (black or white)
1 1/4 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice
2 tablespoons plain coconut yogurt (or Greek yogurt for dairy option)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 heaping teaspoon matcha green tea powder

Toppings

Coconut yogurt
Fresh sliced strawberries or berries of choice
Slivered almonds

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Instructions

Combine Chia Seeds and Containers: Divide the chia seeds evenly between two small jars or Tupperware containers to prepare for mixing.
Add Liquids and Flavorings: Pour the unsweetened non-dairy milk, plain coconut yogurt, vanilla extract, pure maple syrup, and matcha powder evenly into each jar or container.
Shake to Mix: Secure the lids tightly and shake the jars or containers vigorously for 10-20 seconds to fully combine all ingredients and begin the chia seeds absorbing the liquid.
Refrigerate to Set: Place the jars in the refrigerator and allow the mixture to set for 1 hour, enabling the chia seeds to swell and thicken the pudding.
Shake Again: After 1 hour, take the jars out and give them another good shake to redistribute the mixture evenly, then return back to the fridge for at least another hour to achieve a pudding-like consistency.
Serve and Garnish: Once thickened and chilled, top the pudding with a dollop of coconut yogurt, fresh sliced strawberries or berries, and optionally sprinkle with slivered almonds before enjoying.

Notes

You can substitute non-dairy milk with dairy milk if preferred.
Using Greek yogurt instead of coconut yogurt will make it dairy-based.
Letting the pudding chill longer will result in a thicker texture.
Adjust maple syrup quantity to taste for sweetness.
Matcha powder quality affects flavor intensity; use ceremonial grade for best taste.