Matcha Chia Pudding

Matcha Chia Pudding. My matcha chia seed pudding recipe is super easy to make and loaded with gut healthy benefits! Matcha green tea chia pudding is made with chia seeds, matcha (fine green tea powder), and milk. Layer it with vanilla yogurt, granola, and kiwi to make a balanced breakfast!

My Healthy Matcha Chia Seed Pudding Recipe is:

• Easy to make!
• Energy boosting!
• Super gut healthy
• Loaded with fiber
• Loaded with healthy fats
• Naturally Gluten Free
• Dairy Free & Vegan option in recipe card

I've been working on making some matcha lattes recently and realized I haven't made green tea chia pudding. So I decided to experiment with my matcha further and make it into a super healthy and anti inflammatory matcha chia pudding parfait!

This is the best matcha chia seed pudding recipe and is perfect to make ahead to bring with you to breakfast at work. Or, make it to enjoy at home! Either way it is super healthy and filled with gut healing ingredients.

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IS MATCHA CHIA PUDDING HEALTHY?

• Chia seeds are a nutrition powerhouse! The tiny seeds contain so many nutrients like calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. They are an excellent source of fiber, protein, and fat, namely heart healthy omega-3 fats. And if all of that doesn’t make them great enough, they are also an excellent source of antioxidants! Those antioxidants protect the delicate omega-3 fats from going rancid.

• Matcha powder is made of ground up green tea leaves. Green tea contains compounds that are associated with numerous health benefits. These compounds fall into two major classes: polyphenols and flavonoids. Together, they represent a whopping 30% of green teas dry weight!

• Kiwi, like most fruits are filled with disease fighting antioxidants! All the more reason to eat those delicious little tropical fruits.

IS MATCHA CHIA SEED PUDDING GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

Yes! My matcha chia seed pudding recipe is excellent for weight loss! As a registered dietitian and expert in gut health, I highly recommend chia seed pudding. You can eat chia seed pudding every day if you love it for an excellent high fiber breakfast or snack.

Matcha chia seed pudding is excellent for weight loss because not only is it loaded with nutrients to support your metabolism, but it is also loaded with fiber! Fiber is important in weight loss to keep you full AND support good gut health, which is key to long term weight maintenance.

TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST MATCHA CHIA PUDDING RECIPE

USE HIGH QUALITY MATCHA POWDER. This will give you the best matcha flavor in your chia seed pudding.

MIX CHIA SEEDS AND MILK MULTIPLE TIMES. To make sure the chia seeds start to soak up the milk evenly for perfect smooth matcha chia pudding, make sure to whisk a few times in the first 10 minutes before soaking overnight.

GEL OVERNIGHT. I love soaking chia pudding overnight. Chia seeds are amazing because they can absorb the flavors of anything they are in. So when they're soaked overnight, you will not only get an amazing flavor, but also an great texture!

EAT CHIA SEED PUDDING WITH YOGURT AND FRUIT. There is nothing better than adding yogurt and fruit to your chia pudding for the biggest nutritional benefits!

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY MATCHA CHIA PUDDING

This healthy matcha chia pudding recipe is enough for 4 servings! You can make all 4, which will last in your fridge up to 5 days and makes a perfect healthy snack or even light breakfast. Or, make as many servings as you need.

The ratio for this 1 serving recipe is 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, ½ cup milk of choice, 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder, and honey.

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR MATCHA CHIA PUDDING:

• 8 tablespoons chia seeds
• 4 teaspoons matcha powder
• 2 cups milk of choice
• Honey or maple syrup to taste (I usually use about ½ tablespoon per serving)

EQUIPMENT YOU NEED:

• Small bowl
• 4 glass storage containers (or 1 big one)
• Fork or small whisk

STEP 1 Make your matcha chia pudding

Start by making your healthy matcha chia pudding. In order for it to have that nice "pudding-like" texture, you will want to let it soak for at least 15 minutes. I prefer my chia to soak in the fridge overnight.

Add all ingredients to 1 big glass container, or divide evenly between 4 smaller on the go containers:

• 8 tablespoons chia seeds (2 tablespoons per jar)
• 4 teaspoons matcha green tea powder (1 teaspoon per jar)
• 2 cups milk of choice (½ cup per jar)
• 2-4 tablespoons honey (½-1 tablespoon per jar)

Whisk the chia seeds into the matcha and milk very well to combine. Then, let it rest for a couple of minutes before mixing again. Rest another minute or two then mix again.

You are looking for a thick pudding like texture that can support the weight of adding yogurt on top and even fruit. I mix mine about 5 times within the first 5-10 minutes so that there are no lumps and the chia seeds gel evenly. This is a necessary step if you want the best matcha chia seed pudding because chia seeds soak up liquid very quickly!

STEP 2 Store overnight

Chia seed pudding can be eaten after about 15 minutes of soaking, that is plenty of time. But, it is best if you allow it to soak overnight because the chia seeds will soften more and become more delicious.

This matcha chia seed pudding recipe will last up to 5 days if you store it in an airtight container in your fridge.

I love to serve my matcha chia seed pudding recipe with yogurt, kiwi, and a bit more honey drizzled on top. It is super delicious and incredibly gut healthy.

Or, simply serve it in a bowl with any kind of fruit on top!

Either way, matcha chia pudding is healthy and delicious!

STORAGE

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Chia seeds have a pretty long shelf life when they're stored in the fridge dry. But, once they are soaked, their shelf life declines significantly. So, make sure to eat it up within this time!

FAQ'S

Frequently asked questions about my green tea chia pudding recipe.

WHAT IS THE CHIA SEED PUDDING RATIO?

Typically 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to ¼ cup of liquid.

CAN I MAKE MATCHA CHIA SEED PUDDING WITH COCONUT MILK?

Yes! You can use any type of milk in my matcha chia pudding recipe.

HOW TO I MAKE A MATCHA CHIA SMOOTHIE?

In a blender add, 1 frozen banana, 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder, a hand full of spinach leaves, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, and 1 ½- 2 cups of milk. Blend and enjoy!

HOW DO I MAKE STRAWBERRY MATCHA CHIA PUDDING?

Mix finely chopped strawberries into the chia seed and milk mixture along with the green tea powder. Make sure to soak them with the chia seeds overnight to get the best and strongest strawberry flavor in the matcha strawberry chia pudding!

CAN I MAKE CHOCOLATE MATCHA CHIA PUDDING INSTEAD?

Yes! Just like adding strawberries, you can add 1 tablespoon of cacao powder to the chia seeds along with the green tea powder. Soak overnight for the best results!

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Matcha chia pudding was originally posted on February 14th, 2020. It was updated with new photos and a video on August 25th, 2022.