Overnight Keto Chia Pudding: 2 Ways!

Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this easy Keto Chia Pudding recipe is simple, delicious, and prepped in less than 10 minutes. Try it 2 ways: Dark Chocolate or decadently Nutty, these are sure to hit the spot. Made with coconut milk (or milk of your choice), Keto Chia Pudding is also paleo and vegan-friendly.

This post was originally published on October 22nd, 2021.

❤️ Why you will love Keto Chia Seed Pudding

• It’s SO easy to make! It took me about 5 minutes to prepare these keto chia pudding recipes, and then all I had to do was pop them in the fridge overnight.
• It’s low carb. These tiny little seeds have about 12g carbs per 2 tablespoons, however, 11g of those are fiber, which leaves us with just 1g net carbs per 2 tablespoons.
• Simple ingredients: I love it when I know exactly what’s in my food, and this creamy keto chia pudding has wholesome pantry staple ingredients. No funny stuff here!
• You can experiment with flavors. As long as it’s low carb you can probably fit it in and stick to your carb limit. There are so many options: nuts and nut butter, sugar-free syrups, different kinds of milk and cream, and even fresh fruit like berries. Check below for a list of 7 different flavor ideas!
• It’s perfect for meal prep. You can make a whole batch of keto pudding for the week in just 5 minutes. What I like to do is make the base layer which is chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla extract, liquid stevia drops, and a pinch of salt, and then add other toppings throughout the week depending on what I fancy at the time. It’s perfect for a low carb breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack!

🗝️ Key Ingredients

• Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are incredible. Not only are they extremely low carb and perfect for the keto diet, but they also expand when you add them to a liquid, making the texture of chia pudding gooey, almost jelly (jello)-like in texture. So cool! All you need is 2 tablespoons of chia seeds for 2 servings of low carb chia pudding.
• Milk: Any milk you have on hand is perfectly fine for these recipes. I used half a can of reduced fat coconut milk, but full-fat or coconut milk in a carton will work as well, or even unsweetened almond milk, or really any other milk. You choose!
• Keto sweetener: I had liquid stevia drops in my pantry and opted for this as it mixes so well with other liquids. Another sugar-free sweetener of choice like powdered erythritol or monk fruit would be great too. Note: If you don’t use a powdered or liquid sweetener it may turn out a little grainy.
• Vanilla: A little warmth, sweetness, and flavor, vanilla is delicious in many desserts including Keto Chia Seed Pudding.
• Salt: Just a little pinch of salt brings these aromas out to their fullest, especially in the nutty chia pudding version.

🥣 How to make Low Carb Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Pudding Base

1. Prep the recipe: Mix the chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla extract, stevia, and salt together well in a mason jar or air-tight container. Taste to adjust the salt and sweetener.
2. Mix again: (Optional) Allow to sit for 10 minutes and then mix again to break up the chia seeds more.
3. Chill: Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.

🍫 Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding

1. Measure cocoa powder: The next morning, measure out the cocoa powder and place it into a small bowl or container.
2. Mix a little: Add 2 tablespoons of the Chia Pudding Base to the cocoa powder and mix well.
3. And a little more: Repeat adding the Chia Pudding Base until it is a little thinner.
4. Mix it all together: Add the cocoa and chia mixture to the rest of the Chia Pudding Base.
5. Adjust and serve: Adjust sweetness and add toppings (yogurt and chocolate chips) if desired.

🥜 Nutty Chia Pudding

1. Measure out nut butter: The next morning, measure out the nut butter and place it into a small bowl or container.
2. Mix a little: Add 2 tablespoons of the Chia Pudding Base to the nut butter and mix well.
3. And a little more: Repeat adding the Chia Pudding Base until it is a little thinner.
4. Mix it all together: Add the nut butter and chia mixture to the rest of the Chia Pudding Base.
5. Serve!: Add extra nuts on top if desired.

➕ What can I add to my Keto Chia Pudding?

The options are endless for this keto breakfast recipe, but here are a few to get you started:

• Keto Chocolate Chia Pudding: Unsweetened cocoa powder + extra stevia + sugar-free chocolate chips + greek yogurt (or heavy cream)
• Nutty: Nut butter (I used almond but peanut butter would work, or another nut butter) + roasted nuts
• Bounty: Cocoa powder + extra stevia + unsweetened desiccated coconut + coconut cream
• Strawberry Cheesecake: Mashed fresh strawberries + greek yogurt + a little heavy whipping cream
• Nutella: Hazelnut butter + cocoa powder + extra stevia
• Chocolate orange: Cocoa powder + extra stevia + orange zest
• Lemon chia pudding: 1-2 tbsp lemon juice + extra sweetener + cream or coconut cream. Add lemon zest for an extra kick!

🦵 Will chia seeds kick you out of ketosis?

No, they are very low carb. They have around 1g net carbs per 2 tablespoons, so eat away!

⌛ How long will chia pudding last in the fridge?

These keto chia seed puddings will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. Perfect for meal prep!

❓ How many grams of carbs are there per portion?

For the basic chia pudding recipe, there are 21.4g of total carbs with 18.4 grams of fiber = 3g net carbs per serving. The carb count will change depending on what you add to your chia seed pudding recipes.

🤔 Is there a way to make this smoother?

Yes! If you’re not too keen on the slight crunch of the seeds, you can try using ground chia seeds, or try grinding up your seeds with an immersion blender before adding the other ingredients.

😋 More Low Carb Desserts

• Paleo Apple Crisp
• Keto Pumpkin Pudding
• No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
• Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Vegan Keto Chocolate Cookies
• Chocolate Coconut Clusters

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