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Creamy Mason Jar Overnight Chia Pudding

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A creamy, easy-to-make overnight chia pudding with three delicious flavor combos—vanilla almond, tropical mango coconut, and chocolate peanut butter—perfect for quick, healthy breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (80 g) chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) milk of choice (almond, coconut, or dairy milk)
  • 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Vanilla Almond flavor: 1 tablespoon almond butter, 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (for topping), 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • For Tropical Mango Coconut flavor: 1/2 cup diced fresh or frozen mango, 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut, 1 tablespoon coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • For Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor: 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Measure 1/2 cup chia seeds and 1 1/2 cups milk of choice into a bowl or directly into mason jars. Stir vigorously to break up any clumps.
  2. Add 2-3 tablespoons sweetener and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until evenly combined and taste to adjust sweetness.
  3. Optional: Blend the mixture for 20-30 seconds for a smoother texture, especially for the chocolate peanut butter flavor.
  4. Add flavor combo ingredients depending on choice: Vanilla Almond – stir in almond butter and cinnamon; Tropical Mango Coconut – fold in diced mango and coconut cream; Chocolate Peanut Butter – mix in peanut butter and cocoa powder.
  5. Seal jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow chia seeds to thicken the pudding.
  6. Before serving, stir pudding gently and top with sliced almonds, shredded coconut, fresh fruit, or extra chia seeds as desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

Stir well at the start to avoid clumps. Blend for smoothness if preferred. Adjust sweetness after soaking if needed. If pudding is too thick in the morning, stir in a splash of milk; if too thin, add a teaspoon of chia seeds and let sit 30 more minutes. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for about a month but best fresh.

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Keywords: chia pudding, overnight oats, healthy breakfast, vegan breakfast, gluten-free, dairy-free, make-ahead breakfast, mason jar recipes

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