Matcha Chia Pudding (Green Tea) – Vegan
This Matcha Chia Pudding (Green Tea) is creamy, energizing, and perfectly smooth—never lumpy or bitter. Made with chia seeds, plant-based milk, and antioxidant-rich matcha, it’s a vegan, make-ahead breakfast or snack that’s nourishing, lightly sweet, and easy to customize.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk almond, oat, soy, or coconut
- Seasonings Sauces, or Flavor Base
- 1 teaspoon culinary-grade matcha powder sifted
- 1½ –2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pantry Staples
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Toppings
- Fresh berries or sliced banana
- Coconut flakes
- Chopped nuts or seeds
- Granola
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with 2–3 tablespoons of plant milk until completely smooth and lump-free.
- In a jar or bowl, combine remaining plant milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Whisk in the smooth matcha mixture until evenly combined.
- Stir in chia seeds thoroughly.
- Let sit 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir well before serving and add toppings as desired.
Notes
- Sifting and pre-whisking matcha is key to avoiding bitterness and clumps.
- Flavors mellow as the pudding chills—taste and adjust sweetness after chilling.
- If too thick, add a splash of plant milk. If too thin, add 1–2 teaspoons chia seeds and chill longer.