Equipment
- whisk Matcha whisk bamboo chasen, or milk frother (for mixing matcha smoothly)
- Mixing bowl or large jar with lid
- Spoon or spatula for stirring
- Refrigerator-safe container or mason jars for storing
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice almond, oat, soy, or coconut; or use vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsp matcha powder ceremonial or culinary grade
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp tbsp maple syrup or honey adjust to taste
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- toppings berries, coconut flakes, chocolate nibs or powder, and nuts to name a few
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together matcha powder and 2 tbsp of warm milk (plant based, regular, or evaporated) until smooth and free of lumps. Whisk quickly.2 tbsp matcha powder, 1 ½ cups milk of choice
- Add milk of choice (or Greek yogurt), sweetener, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and whisk again.2 tbsp tbsp maple syrup or honey, ½ tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt
- Stir in chia seeds and mix well.3 tbsp chia seeds
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours or overnight, stirring gently once after the first 30 minutes to prevent clumping. Using a whisk can help remove clumps.
- Once thickened, give it a good stir. If it is too thick, whisk in some extra milk of choice. Serve very chilled. Optional toppings are berries, toasted coconut, nuts, and cacao nibs or chocolate powder.toppings
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Matcha Chia Seed Pudding
Amount per Serving
Calories
149
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
9
mg
3
%
Sodium
57
mg
2
%
Potassium
215
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
627
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
217
mg
22
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.