Measuring the seeds accurately is useful
because the amount of liquid determines how thick the pudding becomes. If you add substantially more milk without increasing the chia seeds, the finished pudding may remain quite loose.
Step 2: Add the Milk
Pour ½ cup of milk over the chia seeds.
Immediately give the mixture a good stir. Make sure the seeds are distributed throughout the milk instead of sitting together at the bottom.
Step 3: Add the Sweetener
Add 1–2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup.
The amount you need depends on your preferred sweetness. If you’re
planning to add sweet fruit, you may want to use less sweetener.
You can also leave out the sweetener and add sweetness later with fruit.
Step 4: Add Vanilla
Add ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Vanilla is optional, but it gives the pudding a pleasant dessert-like aroma and helps bring the other flavors together.
For a different flavor, you can replace vanilla with a small amount of cinnamon or unsweetened cocoa powder.
