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Creamy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding (Easy Fall Breakfast)

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This creamy 5-ingredient pumpkin chia seed pudding is a quick and easy fall breakfast that requires just five minutes of active prep. It’s a healthy, vegan, and gluten-free meal prep dream that tastes like pumpkin pie but fuels your body like a proper meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup (40g) chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) milk of choice (e.g., full-fat coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, or dairy milk)
  • 3 tablespoons (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of milk, 1 cup of pumpkin puree, and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup until smooth and uniform in color, about 30 seconds.
  2. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of chia seeds and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice (plus a pinch of salt if using). Whisk vigorously for about 45 seconds to ensure even distribution.
  3. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then give it another good stir to prevent clumps.
  4. Divide the mixture evenly among jars or containers (e.g., four 8-ounce jars).
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best for optimal texture.
  6. Check the texture after 4 hours; it should be thick enough that a spoon stands up in it. If too runny, refrigerate for another hour or two.

Notes

For best texture, use room temperature milk to help chia seeds absorb faster. If pudding is too thick, stir in a splash of milk; if too thin, add a tablespoon of chia seeds and refrigerate for another hour. The pudding tastes better on day two or three as flavors meld. Do not freeze. Add toppings fresh each morning to keep them crunchy.

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