Easy Lemon Chia Pudding

When life gives you lemons, what do you do? Make Lemon Chia Pudding, of course! This recipe is fresh and light, making it perfect for warm summer days.

Chia pudding is such an easy and convenient way to have a healthy breakfast or snack. It doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, is fast and easy to make and it will last in the fridge for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container or glass jar (mason jar). This particular chia pudding recipe features lemon, and lots of it. Which obviously makes it a very refreshing recipe. The sourness of the lemon is balanced by adding some natural sweetener, maple syrup in this case. And the combination of both plant-milk and plant-based yogurt make for a deliciously creamy Lemon Chia Pudding.

If you haven’t jumped on the chia pudding train just yet, this is the time for you to do so. It doesn’t seem like that train is hitting the brakes anytime soon. And you will most definitely find us on there, too.

• Chia seeds – are the base of this recipe and they are super healthy. They are a great source of protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds absorb a lot of moisture and when they do, they become gelatinous. So the texture might require some getting used to when you’re new to chia pudding.
• Lemon – in this recipe we use both the juice and zest for that fresh, zingy citrusy taste. It wouldn’t be Lemon Chia Pudding if we didn’t use all of that lemony goodness.
• Plant-based yogurt – makes the chia pudding creamy.
• Granola – adds some crunch. Choose your favorite type and brand. We love to use Holie granola or crunchy muesli. Just try not to use one that contains a lot of added sugar. This is supposed to be a healthy meal, remember?

• If you don’t want to have soft and soggy granola, do NOT add it until the very last moment. If you do like soft and soggy granola, I honestly don’t know what to say.
• When making chia pudding, always add chia seeds first before adding liquid. If you start with the liquid and add chia seeds to it, it won’t mix properly.

• Lemon – want to try something different? You can make this exact recipe but use orange juice and zest instead of lemon.
• Granola – you can obviously also use some roasted nuts and/or seeds instead of granola.
• Fruit – top this Lemon Chia Pudding with your favourite (summer) fruit.

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