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Creamy lemon chia pudding in a glass jar, ready to eat.

Zesty Lemon Chia Pudding

Kickstart your day with this vibrant, easy overnight Lemon Chia Pudding. Infused with lemon peel for a zesty, mellow flavor, this healthy breakfast is packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3s, and is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free adaptable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/2 lemon zest of
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (sub DF yogurt for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 lemon juice of
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • pint-sized mason jar or small bowl
  • microplane or cheese grater (for zest)
  • Small whisk or fork
  • lid (for jar/bowl)

Method
 

Phase 1: Combining the Dry Essentials
  1. Grab a pint-sized mason jar or small bowl. Add the chia seeds, zest of 1/2 lemon, and kosher salt. Mix with a whisk or fork until evenly distributed to prevent clumping.
Phase 2: Whisking in the Wet Goodness
  1. Pour in the milk of choice, Greek yogurt, juice of 1/2 lemon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly and vigorously, scraping the bottom to ensure all chia seeds are hydrated. The mixture should appear uniformly creamy with a pale yellow hue.
  2. For best results, give the mixture another good stir after 15-30 minutes of initial refrigeration to prevent seeds from settling and clumping.
Phase 3: Chill, Set & Serve
  1. Place a lid firmly on your jar or cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or ideally, overnight, allowing the chia seeds to fully hydrate and the pudding to thicken.
  2. To serve, top with optional additions such as a dollop of additional Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Enjoy your bright and healthy breakfast!

Notes

This easy overnight Lemon Chia Pudding is perfect for busy mornings. Stir thoroughly when combining ingredients, and again after 15-30 minutes of refrigeration to prevent clumping. Store in an airtight jar for 3-5 days, adding fresh toppings just before serving.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.