How long does it take for oat milk chia pudding to thicken?

It normally takes about 3-4 hours for chia pudding to fully thicken. I usually make it in the evening and let it sit overnight in the fridge.

Why isn't my chia pudding thick?

This might be because you used too much liquid or haven’t let it sit long enough in the fridge. You can always add more chia seeds to thicken it up.

Can I use another type of milk?

Absolutely! While this is an oat milk chia pudding recipe, you can definitely use another type of milk. Dairy-free options include almond milk or cashew milk, or you can use cow's milk if you don't need a dairy-free pudding.

How do you serve chia pudding?

You can enjoy chia pudding on its own, or you can top it with fresh fruit and granola, like this maple granola or honey almond granola . Some air fryer pears on top would also be delicious!

Oat Milk Chia Pudding

Description

Dairy-free, vegan and refined sugar-free, this Oat Milk Chia Pudding is a healthy, make ahead breakfast with just 3 ingredients and 3 minutes prep time!

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened oat milk
7 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons maple syrup

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Instructions

Add the oat milk, chia seeds and maple syrup to a large bowl and whisk until the chia seeds are incorporated. (You can also add everything to a large mason jar, cover with the lid and shake well).
Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for an hour.
Remove and whisk together again. (This will get any chia seeds that sunk to the bottom of the bowl or clumped together).
Place in the fridge for another 3 hours, or overnight. (The mixture should look thickened and set).
Portion into bowls and serve with fruit and granola.

Notes

If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds, try grinding them up before mixing them with the milk or you can blend the chia seeds with the milk.
For a thicker pudding, add another tablespoon of chia seeds. For a thinner pudding, use fewer chia seeds or add more milk.
To make sure the chia seeds are evenly mixed into the pudding, make sure the ingredients are fully whisked together.
Feel free to add more sweetener. You can also add some vanilla extract for additional flavour, or whisk in some ground cinnamon.
If you use sweetened oat milk, you may want to reduce the amount of maple syrup you add to the recipe.
Be sure to check out the other sections above the recipe card for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.