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This Matcha Chia Pudding recipe is light, creamy and loaded with matcha green tea flavour! It only takes 10 minutes to prep and is perfect for an easy healthy breakfast or snack!
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If you’re a matcha lover like me, this pudding is a perfect way to switch things up from your usual morning Homemade Matcha Latte, Iced Matcha Latte or Matcha Smoothie and will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
As someone who’s been sharing chia pudding recipes for over 10 years, I’ve learned exactly what it takes to make them taste amazing while still being easy to make. This matcha latte chia pudding is one of my favourites, and is a favourite on the Choosing Chia Instagram with millions of views.
It’s made with 5 simple ingredients, takes 10 minutes to prep blends the earthy flavour of matcha with creamy coconut milk for a chia pudding you’ll love!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Unique way to enjoy matcha: Skip the traditional latte and enjoy the rich, earthy flavor of matcha in a creamy, spoonable form that’s perfect any time of day! Also try these Matcha Overnight Oats for another matcha-packed breakfast!
- Energizing: Matcha has caffein, so you’ll get a natural energizing boost from the matcha powder
- Quick and easy: This chia pudding recipe takes 10 minute to prep and is made with 5 simple ingredients.
- Perfect for meal prep: Make it ahead and store in single-serve jars for grab-and-go breakfasts, snacks, or desserts that stay fresh all week. Also try these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls for meal prep!
- Customizable to your taste: Adjust the sweetness, experiment with different milks, or top it with your favourite fruits, Maple Pecan Granola, or nuts to make it your own.
Key Ingredients
- Chia Seeds: You can use either black or white chia seeds, besides being different in colour they are the same. Chia Pudding is one of my favourite ways to use chia seeds!
- Matcha Powder: Ceremonial grade matcha which will give a slightly smoother and sweeter taste, while cooking grade matcha will be more earthy. Both work well in this recipe. Both these types of matcha are also great to make Matcha Energy Balls.
- Milk: I recommend full-fat coconut milk (from a can) to give the chia pudding a rich and creamy base. This is the same base I use for my Coconut Chia Pudding. For a lighter version, you can use light coconut milk or milk half coconut milk with half almond milk (or another type of plant-based milk.)
*This is just a recipe overview. The full recipe with measurements can be found below in the recipe card.
How To Make Matcha Chia Pudding
Step 1: Add the chia seeds, matcha powder, coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl or jar.
Step 2: Whisk together to combine.
Step 3: Cover and place in the fridge at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Serve as is or with your favourite toppings.
Topping Ideas
- Yogurt
- Fresh Fruit
- Granola like this Chocolate Granola or Peanut Butter Granola.
- Nuts and seeds
- Nut butter, honey, agave or maple syrup
- Cacao nibs
How To Store
Store your matcha chia pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can also store this chia pudding in individual jars to have your portions measured out.
Jess’s Tips
- Choose the right matcha: Use ceremonial-grade matcha for a sweeter, more delicate flavour or cooking-grade matcha for a stronger, earthier taste. If you love matcha you’ll also love this Matcha Oatmeal!
- Whisk thoroughly: Whisk the chia pudding then let it sit 5 minutes and whisk again. This will help prevent any clumps.
- Choose creamy milk: Use for full-fat coconut milk for a rich and creamy chia pudding. If you prefer a lower fat version use light coconut milk, or half coconut milk and half almond milk.
- Adjust sweetness to taste: Add more maple syrup or your preferred sweetener if you like your pudding on the sweeter side.
- Add toppings: Top with fresh berries, granola, or shredded coconut. It would also be delicious mixed with a batch of Mango Chia Pudding to turn it into mango matcha chia pudding!
- Make a bigger batch: Double the recipe to meal prep for the week. you’ll thank yourself later! 😉
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Almond, oat, or cashew milk can be substituted for coconut milk. But coconut milk will give the creamiest result.
Yes. You can use culinary-grade matcha, but it may have a stronger and slightly bitter flavour.
Technically yes, however I find it results in a slightly grittier texture after defrosting.
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Matcha Chia Pudding
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Matcha Chia Pudding takes 10 minutes to prep and is packed with all the flavours you love in a matcha latte!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. Let sit for 2-3 minutes then mix again. The mixture should thicken slightly and become viscous.
- Cover and place in the fridge for at least two hours before serving or if you have time, overnight.
- Optionally top these chia puddings with some yogurt and a sprinkle of matcha powder
Notes
- Ceremonial-grade matcha will be sweeter, while cooking-grade is will be more earthy.
- Whisk well to avoid clumps.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for creaminess.
- Sweeten to taste.
- Add your favourite toppings.
- Double the recipe for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
Just made this for breakfast! So good, thanks for sharing. I’m glad I made a double batch 😉
Glad you enjoyed it Wendy!
Absolutely delicious! I am on a mission with all flavors of coconut chia seed pudding. Love the Matcha. I used an organic powder and started with a tsp and adjusted to taste. I ended up using 2 tsp. It’s so quick, easy, and super yummy!
Glad you enjoyed 🙂
it was sooooo delicious!! thank you for the recipe! ???
So happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
Hi! Can’t wait to make this! Quick question – what are you using for the vegan yogurt on top? It looks so thick and creamy and all the vegan yogurts I’ve had are runnier than that.
Hi Molly, i don’t remember which brand I used, sorry!
What do you recommend using instead of maple syrup?
you can use honey or agave!
This sounds like the ultimate creamy matcha chia seed pudding! I make a matcha chia seed pudding but I don’t include coconut milk or cream. I bet this takes the creaminess to the next level!