Can I use ground chia seeds?

I didn’t test with ground chia seeds, so I can’t say for sure whether they would work well.

Do I have to let them soak overnight?

I tested with three different brands and not all of them gelled well. One brand thickened almost immediately, another one didn’t thicken until after 3 hours of being in the refrigerator, while another brand wasn’t thick until the following morning. So it depends on your chia seeds.

My chia pudding is too thin?

Be sure to use whole chia seeds, not ground, and stir after letting the pudding set for 10 minutes. If the chia seeds are still clumping, you may need to let them set for at least 30 minutes to an hour and then stir again. If the seeds form clumps, they won’t soak up the liquid as well, so stir to break up the clumps. If you’ve stirred the pudding a couple of times to remove clumps and the following morning it’s still too thin, try adding more whole chia seeds and letting them gel for a couple more hours to thicken.

My chia pudding is too thick?

Add a splash of milk to thin out.

Pineapple Chia Pudding - Three Little Chickpeas

Description

This refreshing pineapple chia pudding with lime juice is a simple recipe with tropical flavors for a healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup (70 grams) frozen pineapple
1/2 cup (125 ml) dairy-free milk
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon lime juice
3 tablespoons (30 grams) whole chia seeds
Toppings: diced pineapple, shredded coconut

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Instructions

To a blender, add the frozen pineapple, milk, maple syrup, and lime juice. Then, blend until smooth. A small personal blender works best for small single-serving portions.
Add the pineapple milk to a jar or container, then stir in the whole chia seeds.
Let the chia pudding sit for about 10 minutes, then stir again to separate any clumps.
Cover and refrigerate overnight. I suggest overnight because some brands I tested with didn’t thicken until the next morning. If your brand gelled quickly, then you may only need to give the pudding a few hours to set.
Before enjoying, stir the chia pudding, then add any toppings.

Notes

A small personal blender (like a Nutribullet) works best for a small single-serving portion.

Pineapple pieces can be mixed in when you're making the pudding, but wait on adding any other toppings until you're ready to eat.

No need to thaw the pineapple.

Use whole chia seeds, not ground.

Don't use warm milk; the lime juice will curdle it.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: blender
Cuisine: american