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Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding

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Quick to whip up and make ahead easy. Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding will keep for days in the fridge, ready when you are for a quick breakfast or snack. vegan + gluten free

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Drizzling maple syrup over Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding.

Recipe Inspiration

I’m officially in pumpkin (squash), apple and sourdough making mode. If you’ve seen my Instagram Stories this week, you’ve seen it unfold – save the apples. I’ve been working on a spiced apple rum quick bread for what seems like forever. It was scheduled to be this post. But I’m not winning in the quick bread department…  It’s not pretty. And it’s gotta be pretty!…

But oh my goodness, it tastes fabulous. So it’s back to tweaking the recipe a bit before I share it.  I’m swimming in apples over here thanks to our generous neighbor and his apple trees! So there’s a few other apple recipes in the works.

Overhead shot of ingredients for Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding.

I’ve been winning though, in the pumpkin and sourdough department. Hooray!  I can’t wait to share more about the sourdough next week and more pumpkin goodness is on the way.

But this…. THIS chia pudding.

Okay, I get it. Have you tried chia pudding? I know, I know. Fish eggs or frog spawn, right?

Pouring milk into a bowl.     Adding pumpkin puree to a bowl. Sprinkling cinnamon into a bowl.     Whisking pumpkin, milk and cinnamon in a bowl. Adding chia seeds to a bowl full of pumpkin and spice.

A Few Words About Chia Pudding

Let me tell you…  It’s not gross. I first wrote about chia pudding on my Matcha Chia Pudding post. It wasn’t too long ago that I started eating chia pudding and I fell in love with it. Not only can I whip up a batch in no time flat, but it holds for several days in the fridge, making it an easy grab n’ go breakfast or snack. Different purees, nut butters and/or spices can be added to any chia pudding to jazz it up. Make it a parfait by adding granola or it can be enjoyed simply with seasonal fruit. I always add a bit of maple syrup to mine.

The thing is, chia seeds are amazing little powerhouses of goodness and a fabulous way to get the day going. They’re packed with antioxidants, are an energy and metabolism booster and are high in fiber. Pair these little seeds with pumpkin or any puree’d winter squash and you’ve got a breakfast that’ll have you ready to kick some serious be-hind!

But it’s not just the nutritional benefits of these foods that give me reason to love this simple recipe. It’s the pie factor! Hello! PIE!?

Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding in a bowl with a whisk.

Pumpkin Pie Pudding!

It’s like pumpkin pie pudding (!!). In the morning. For breakfast. Are you hearing me people?!!

I think this is why I love making little parfait out of this Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding, because the Maple Pecan Granola is like the crust! I mean, pie (almost) for breakfast? Talk about making it easier to roll out of bed in the morning. Sheesh!

So, if you’ve not tried chia pudding, you’ve gotta give it a try. It’s not gross. Promise!

Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding in a jar ready to be shared.

More Quick and Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Love

  • Overnight Turmeric Chia Oats
  • Matcha Chia Pudding
  • Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal – by Kitchen Confidant
  • Pumpkin Porridge
  • Golden Milk Overnight Oats – by The Bojon Gourmet
  • Overnight Coconut Buckwheat Porridge – by Foolproof Living
  • Creamy Coconut Porridge
Quick to whip up and make ahead easy. Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding will keep for days in the fridge, ready when you are for a quick breakfast or snack. vegan + gluten free
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Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding

Total Time:10 minutes
Servings:4 Servings
Calories:90kcal
Author:Traci York | Vanilla And Bean
Quick to whip up and make ahead easy. Pumpkin and Spice Chia Pudding will keep for days in the fridge, ready when you are for a quick breakfast or snack. vegan + gluten free *See notes regarding spices! 

Ingredients

  • 1 C (255g) Nut Milk I use Homemade Cashew Milk* (see note)
  • 3/4 C (205g) Pumpkin Puree Not Pumpkin Pie
  • 1-2 Tbs Maple Syrup to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg ground
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger** ground
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves** ground
  • 1/4 tsp Splash of Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1/4 C + 1 Tbs (60g) Chia Seeds*** adjustable depending on your preference for thickness (see note)

Serve With:

  • Homemade Granola
  • Seasonal fruit such as pears, apples and/or figs
  • Coca Nibs
  • Pecans and/or Hazelnuts

Instructions

  • In a large lidded jar or bowl, pour in the nut milk and scoop in the pumpkin puree. Sprinkle in the maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and the optional vanilla extract. Whisk to incorporate the ingredients. Stir in the chia seeds (if using a lidded jar, simply add the chia seeds and shake the jar vigorously to mix). Taste to adjust spices and/or maple syrup to taste. If adding fruit like figs, you may not need more maple. Allow to sit 10 minutes, then shake jar again so the chia seeds don't stick together. Allow to set at least 30 minutes or over night before serving. 
  • If storing overnight, spoon the chia pudding into single serving jars put a lid on it and rest the jars in the fridge. When ready to serve, layer in the granola for a parfait, and top with fresh seasonal fruit such as figs, pears and/or apples, cocoa nibs, chopped pecans and/or hazelnuts. Enjoy chilled! 
  • Store in the refrigerator in a lidded container for up to three days (without any of the toppings). 

Notes

*If making the cashew milk recipe, be sure to thin with water by about 1/4 C when using it in this recipe. 
**On Spices: Tastes vary in the spice department. I love spicy sweet things (hello cloves and ginger), but Rob, not so much. If you're not a fan of cloves or ginger, leave them out or add just a pinch. We're going for pumpkin pie flavors here... ! Play with the flavors and find the balance you prefer! 
***Depending on how thick you prefer chia pudding, you can adjust the amount of chia seeds. If thinner is desired, hold out a tablespoon or two of chia seeds and then adjust to taste.  Look for chia seeds in the bulk bins. The price is better than packaged chia seeds, there's no waste and you can refill your glass jars! 
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7150IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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  1. Jennifer M

    November 30, 2019 at 7:49 am

    OH my gosh so great! I must admit the colour was not too appealing. I had never tried Cia pudding before and wasn’t too keen on eating pureed pumpkin. It tastes just like pumpkin pie. I absulutely love this recipe and it is so easy to make. As soon as I finished it I whipped up another batch. I used my own baked and pureed pumpkin and homemake unswettened cashew milk. I am not sure how it will taste with canned pumpkin, which is usually much heavier in texture. I can only assume it will be even thicker and creamier. Thank you for this recipe.

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  2. Sassy

    November 28, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    Hi and thanks for this beautiful recipe. :)

    I have a class full of cooking students are we’re all wondering the same thing: What makes the chia pudding turn greenish?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Traci

      November 28, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Hey Sassy… Thank you for your question and hello to your students! It’s a combination of the colors in the spices plus the glass which is a tinge of blue. Take a look at the bowl of chia pudding with no glass. Then take a look at it with the glass. See the difference?

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      • Sassy

        November 29, 2017 at 9:27 am

        Hi Traci!

        Thank you for your response. What led us here to you was some chia pudding a student made in our class (hi Carolyn!). Hers turned out greenish and nobody can figure out why. So one of our fabulous students (hi Joyce!) posted a link here to you because yours has the same color.

        In the end, we are stumped as to why Carolyn’s chia pudding turned green when all that was in the mix was chia seeds, pumpkin, almond milk, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, salt, maple syrup. Before placing it in the fridge it was orange, and upon removal a couple hours later it had turned green!

        We remain bamboozled. :) :)

        Reply
  3. Laura | Tutti Dolci

    November 4, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    So pretty, this is the perfect fall breakfast!

    Reply
  4. Melissa

    November 2, 2017 at 8:20 am

    Traci! Goodness those photos are beautiful! I just came across your blog because well I’m a pictures girl and then I read through your about page and you’re on Whidbey Island! My absolute favorite place in all of Washington! Jealous much. I’m over in Spokane and am so glad to have found your blog. Keep it up. You’re making the tastiest of dishes <3

    Reply
    • Traci

      November 28, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      Hey Melissa from Spokane! Welcome to Vanilla And Bean! So happy you made your way here and you’re enjoying the blog! Whidbey is an incredible place to call home. I hope you can make it out soon!

      Reply
  5. Christina

    November 1, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Wow, gorgeous food photography. Simply gorgeous. I love the shot where you’re pouring the seeds into the mix.
    The recipe looks and sounds so freaking amazing! I’m pinning this for later!

    Reply
    • Traci

      November 1, 2017 at 10:20 am

      Thank you so much Christina! I hope you enjoy it (keep the cinnamon close by in case you want a pinch more ;) ) !!

      Reply
  6. Willia

    November 1, 2017 at 7:42 am

    Can you make this with regular 2percent cows milk?

    Reply
    • Traci

      November 1, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Hey Willia! You can give it a go, but I think the pudding may turn out a bit thin. If the pudding is a little thin, after 10 minutes, add another tablespoon of chia seeds and give it a good stir – and adjust again if needed. That should thicken it up a bit. This recipe is totally flexible to your taste! I hope this helps!

      Reply
  7. Emily

    October 31, 2017 at 10:13 am

    I remember your matcha chia pudding so well! loved that one. Beautiful photography as always here, lady. Yes to pumpkin everything AND also to those colorful figs to make these little parfaits look gorgeous! Thank you for reminding me to get my pie pumpkins in the oven and pureed- there is so much to celebrate with pumpkin right now.

    Reply
    • Traci

      November 1, 2017 at 11:09 am

      Ooooh I love that matcha pudding too… I’m SO with you on pumpkin! Stuff it into whatever! I’ll take it! I’ve been roasting ALL the pumpkins and am just about out of freezer space (my limiting factor :/ ) Have fun roasting, Emily… the house always smells soooo good! xo

      Reply
  8. Christine

    October 30, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Hi Traci! This recipe sounds so good and the photos are just awesome. I have to try it soon. Right now we have two glasses of chia pudding waiting in the fridge, but our regular one- just chia and almond milk. Even one of my kids loves it but sometimes we are joking about the “frog spawn factor”…;). Greetings from far away, Christine

    Reply
    • Traci

      November 1, 2017 at 11:30 am

      Hey Christine! Thank you for your feedback! Hooray for chia pudding and that your kiddos like it.. It’s perfectly okay to joke about it! LOL!

      Reply
  9. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health

    October 30, 2017 at 9:41 am

    It’s funny because I actually ate the texture of chia seeds (like you said, fish eggs…EW) but for some reason I love chia pudding! If you pair it with granola, the mix of textures are so right together.

    I love this version with those beautiful fresh figs. And these photos? Just gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Traci

      October 30, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Thaaank you Sarah! Right? I like it with granola too.. and whatever seasonal fruit I can throw in… I’ve had this with diced apples and pears tossed in a bit of cinnamon. It’s sooo good and even though it’s cold, comforting too!

      Reply
  10. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen

    October 29, 2017 at 11:48 am

    Okay, Traci, you are selling me on the chai seed pudding. I was in the “no thank you” camp but I going to take your word and try it – especially since you make it look so good! Looking forward to your sourdough and apple recipes – especially the quick bread!

    Reply
    • Traci

      October 30, 2017 at 10:49 am

      I know, right? I was too, Geraldine, but I figured why not try it?! So I did.. and it’s fabulous! Even in the cold of winter, it’s still a favorite for weekday breakfasts. Oooooh that quick bread – lol! It’ll balance out these healthy little pots ;D

      Reply
  11. Tessa | Salted Plains

    October 28, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    Oh, pumpkin pie in chia pudding form! Yes, please!! Your motion shots are beautiful. This is a grab and go option I’d choose every day! xoxo

    Reply
    • Traci

      October 30, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Thaaank you Tessa! You’re a chia pudding fan too!? Hooray!

      Reply
  12. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    October 28, 2017 at 7:32 am

    This is so gorgeous! I always love your photos and can’t wait to see what you whip up next.

    Reply
    • Traci

      October 30, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Thank you so much Karen! xo

      Reply
  13. [email protected]

    October 27, 2017 at 8:46 am

    This looks gorgeous Traci and I’ll take my elixir chia in the form of pumpkin pie pudding any day of the week! (that swirl in the pumpkin pureeee)… I want to come swim in those apples with you! Enjoy all the fall feels.

    Reply
    • Traci

      October 27, 2017 at 10:59 am

      Hehe… that swirl! It’s time for some pumpkin butter too.. :) oh and apple butter! All the butters! You come on over, Kelly! I’ll make us everything apple! xo

      Reply
  14. Luci's Morsels

    October 26, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    Love the versatility of chia pudding! The addition of pumpkin spice to this classic sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Traci

      October 27, 2017 at 11:32 am

      Me too Luci! Thaank you!

      Reply
  15. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    October 26, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    OMG! Your photos today are making me want to reach through my screen and grab that chia pudding Traci! I love everything about it! I’m totally into pumpkin at the moment too…taking a little break from apples. I can’t wait for the sourdough recipe too! I saw it on your IG and I was WOWED! It was the prettiest loaf I’ve ever seen!! You’ve got me so excited to bake a loaf!! Have an awesome weekend!

    Reply
    • Traci

      October 27, 2017 at 11:32 am

      Thaaank you Mary Ann! SO much pumpkin and squash.. but I never tire of it. I love it so much! I can’t wait to share about sourdough next week… it’s been such a journey! xo

      Reply

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