Chia seed pudding is the gift that just keeps giving! Sweet, creamy, and packed full of nutrients – this beloved dish makes the perfect breakfast or dessert. Today, I’m rounding up my very favorite keto chia pudding recipes for you to devour.
Why you’ll love these chia seed pudding recipes
- Sweet breakfast: If you like to start your day with a little something sweet, chia pudding is a great choice, sweetened with a low-carb sweetener.
- Easy dessert: These chia seed pudding recipes make a quick and easy dessert option. They’re easy to prep ahead of time and offer a lightly sweet flavor.
- Nutritious powerhouse: Chia seeds are incredibly nutrient-rich, offering a good source of iron, calcium, and magnesium.
- High fiber content: Just two tablespoons of chia seeds contain a whopping 9.8 grams of fiber, aiding digestion and overall gut health.
- Several health advantages: Eating chia seeds has several health advantages, including lower blood pressure, supporting weight loss, lower risks of heart disease, and more.
- Endless flavor options: You can flavor chia seed pudding just about any way you prefer, with options ranging from classic vanilla to matcha green tea.
- Perfect for meal prep: Chia seed pudding is incredibly quick to make! Simply whip up a large batch and store servings in individual cups for a week’s worth of keto breakfast.
8 nutritious keto chia pudding recipes
Ready to try my very favorite chia seed pudding recipes? These options are sure to make you fall in love with this dish.
1. Vanilla chia seed pudding
If classics are your cup of tea, you’re going to adore this easy vanilla chia seed pudding. It’s made with vanilla extract, coconut milk, heavy cream, and sugar-free sweetener.
This pudding is fluffy, lightly sweet, and pairs well with your favorite fresh berries.
2. Chocolate chia seed pudding
I favor this chocolate chia pudding recipe because it doubles as a decadent dessert!
Simply add a healthy dollop of keto whipped cream on top.
I also recommend serving it along with a buttery low-carb cookie like my gluten-free shortbread cookies.
3. Strawberry almond milk chia pudding
If you love fruity flavors, this strawberry chia pudding is the dish for you! It’s made with almond milk, lemon juice, and freshly chopped strawberries.
For even more strawberry flavor, I like to add a bit of my homemade keto strawberry sauce to this pudding.
4. Matcha green tea chia pudding
Chia seeds are nutrient-rich on their own. And when paired with green tea, they’re a match made in antioxidant heaven!
My matcha green tea chia pudding is made with high-quality matcha, unsweetened almond milk, and a low-carb sweetener for an earthy, natural flavor.
5. Pumpkin pie chia pudding
Love pumpkin pie but not the high carb count? Try my perfectly spiced pumpkin pie chia pudding.
This dish is made with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger for a delicious pumpkin pie flavor. Coconut milk and pumpkin puree make it extra creamy, with added chia seeds for a nutritious boost!
6. Keto chocolate chia pudding
You can never have enough chocolate.
This keto chocolate chia pudding from Low Carb Maven is especially delicious when served with low-carb coconut yogurt, chocolate shavings, and fresh raspberries.
7. Keto blueberry chia pudding
This keto blueberry chia pudding from Simply Spoonfuls looks almost too good to eat (almost!). It’s layered with tart blueberry compote and creamy coconut chia pudding.
The combination is unparalleled!
8. Lemon chia pudding
Lemon recipes have a special place in my heart. And this lemon chia pudding from Blissfully Low Carb is no exception!
Lemon juice, coconut oil, and a touch of lemon zest make this chia pudding recipe extra special.
FAQs
Want to know more about keto chia pudding? Here are the questions I get most about this delicious dish. If you have any further questions, please leave them for me in the comments below.
The net carbs in chia pudding can have a wide range depending on the recipe you choose. Be wary of traditional chia pudding recipes as they often contain high-carb sweeteners like maple syrup or white sugar.
My keto-friendly chia pudding recipes range between 2-4 grams of net carbs per serving. In other words, they’re easy to fit into any keto meal plan!
Because the net carbs for chia pudding are so low, it’s possible to eat this dish regularly on a keto diet.
Do be wary that chia seeds have a high fiber content; this could be very good or very bad for your digestion, depending on how much water you drink.
Be sure to hydrate regularly to help you digest your delicious chia pudding.
There are so many tasty topping options for chia pudding. Here are just a few of my favorites:
Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
Sugar-free nut butter
Low-carb berry compote
Keto whipped cream
Fresh mint
Lemon zest
Chopped nuts
Unsweetened coconut shavings
Sugar-free chocolate shavings
Keto chocolate sauce
While chia seed pudding recipes are often highly nutritious on their own, that doesn’t mean you can’t give them a little something extra!
-Add healthy fats like coconut oil, nut butter, or chopped nuts to your pudding.
-Toss in some acai powder or goji berries to give your pudding additional antioxidants.
-Use ground flax seeds or hemp seeds in the recipe to add essential omega-3 fatty acids.
-Include protein sources like Greek yogurt or keto protein powder.
-Consider a bit of collagen powder for hair, joint, and skin health.
Related recipes
If you love these keto chia pudding recipes, I have plenty more low-carb dishes for you to try! Here are some of my favorite breakfast options:
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