Coffee Chia Pudding (Low Calorie Vegan Breakfast)
Kickstart your day with a cup of Coffee Chia Pudding for a healthy and energizing breakfast that's sure to fuel your morning!This chia seed pudding recipe is vegan, low in calories, and tastes like a creamy morning latte. Infused with instant coffee or espresso, this delicious treat is perfect if you love a quick and easy snack or dessert that is good for weight loss, as well.
Equipment
- mixing bowl or large jar
- whisk or spoon
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup instant coffee, strongly brewed coffee, or espresso
- ¾ cup almond milk (use any dairy-free milk)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or large jar, combine chia seeds, instant coffee or espresso, plant-based milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything until there are no chia seed lumps.
- Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or overnight. Once your chia pudding sets in the fridge, it should have a nice and thick pudding-like consistency. Next morning enjoy topped with coffee creamer, peanut butter, or fresh berries.
Notes
- Store this chia pudding in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a quick grab-and-go option, prep this chia pudding in individual jars and have them ready in the morning for a convenient and portable breakfast.
- Adjust the amount of coffee to your preference. If you enjoy a bolder flavor, add a bit more; for a milder taste, use less.
- Instead of using prepared coffee, you can use 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder + ¼ cup hot water. In this case, you should use only ¾ cup milk.
- Make sure to whisk the mixture thoroughly to prevent clumps and achieve a smooth, pudding-like texture.
- Feel free to use your preferred sweetener and adjust the amount to suit your taste.
- See the post above for more substitutions and topping ideas.
- For a hassle-free morning, prepare your chia pudding the night before. This ensures it has enough time to set in the fridge, resulting in a yummy and ready-to-enjoy breakfast when you wake up.
- For a keto-friendly chia pudding replace the maple syrup with a sugar-free sweetener of your choice.
- Boost the protein content of your chia pudding by adding a scoop of your favorite vegan protein powder.
- See the post above for more substitutions and topping ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 127mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 258mgIron: 2mg
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