Description
A creamy, energizing make-ahead breakfast made with coffee and chia seeds—packed with fiber, omega-3s, and just the right caffeine boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup brewed coffee (cold or room temperature)
- ½ cup plant-based milk (almond, coconut, or oat)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Optional: 1 tablespoon protein powder
- Optional: Dash of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Optional: Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a jar or bowl, combine coffee, milk, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla, and any optional ingredients.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly until seeds are evenly distributed.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir once more before serving and top with fruit, nuts, or spices if desired.
Notes
Use cold brew or freshly cooled coffee for best results. Keeps in the fridge up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia pudding, coffee, breakfast, make-ahead, fiber, dairy-free