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Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding

By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 33 Comments

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You’re going to love this Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding that is made with coconut milk. It’s a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack. 

vegan pumpkin spice chia pudding on a white plate

How to Make Chia Pudding

Making chia pudding can be surprisingly tricky. The reason is that you need to get the right ratio between chia seeds and whatever liquid you are using. In the case of today’s pudding recipe, we are using both coconut milk and pumpkin puree which aren’t as thin as water or almond milk.

So, I tested this one a few times and found that 1 cup of full-fat coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 cup of puree with 1/3 cup of chia seeds makes for the perfect pudding consistency.

pumpkin spice chia pudding process shot

Meal Prep Chia Pudding

When I’m meal prepping, I like to include chia puddings for an easy breakfast or snack. Even kids will eat them because they taste like a regular pudding, but they are absolutely chock-full of nutrition. See my other meal prep ideas.

One serving of chia pudding has almost 20% of the RDA of magnesium, plus calcium and plant-based protein. Also, just as a note, if you add a pinch of ginger to this recipe, it will taste like gingerbread!

chia pudding mixture

Items recommended for easy chia pudding:

pumpkin spice pudding in glass bowls

Other Chia Pudding recipes you might like:

And, here’s my recipe for this easy vegan and dairy-free Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding:

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vegan pumpkin pie spice chia pudding with cinnamon sticks

Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding (Vegan & Paleo)

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: vegan, paleo
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Description

You’re going to love this Pumpkin Pie Spice Chia Pudding that is made with coconut milk. It’s a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or molasses
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/3 cup whole chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Combine coconut milk, water, puree, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or molasses in a medium size bowl. Use a whisk to stir together. Add the pumpkin pie spice and chia seeds to the bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  2. Set aside and whisk again in 5 minutes, making sure that the chia seeds don’t clump together.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

The pudding will keep in the refrigerator in a tightly-sealed container for up to 5 days.

Add a pinch of ground ginger to this recipe along with the pumpkin pie spice to make this chia pudding taste like gingerbread.

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Comments

  1. Renee Kohley says

    Oh this is super fun! My girls would love this! I love that the squash is in there too! This would make a great breakfast or snack for my toddler!

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    • Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says

      Ohhhh, thanks Renee!!! I love sneaking in veggies whenever I can, mostly because I have the tastebuds of a toddler! 🙂 Happy holidays. XOXO.

      Reply

  2. Judy says

    This recipe is a winner, I’m sure. I’ll be making it very soon.
    I am so sorry to hear about your loss, until someone has been through it no-one knows. The vacation sounds like exactly what the doctor ordered, enjoy. I can almost taste that pineapple now. . P.S. I’ll be thinking of you when we’re having our minus 12 degrees(wind chill) here. judy

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    • Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says

      Hi Judy, thank you for the note and condolences. It’s been a rough two weeks. The grief comes and goes. I’m doing a lot of work to make sure the sadness doesn’t turn to depression, but I don’t think that is happening. I do miss my little Xena terribly. It’s so hard to go through the day without her watching my every move and seeing all the cute, funny stuff she did. Oh my goodness, -12 degrees sounds like cold beyond my comprehension. I feel like such a wimp living in California where I won’t even go outside when it’s below 50. Happy holidays, Judy. XOXOXOXO.

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  3. Halle From Whole Lifestyle Nutrition says

    Wow, this looks delicious!!! I am off to the kitchen now to whip up a batch! So sorry to hear about your kitty passing. They are part of the family and I am sure your cat will be missed. I am glad you are getting away to refresh in January!

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    • Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says

      Thank you for such a sweet note, Halle. LMK how you like the chia pudding. Happy holidays to you. XOXO.

      Reply

  4. ChihYu says

    Love love chia pudding and this gingerbread chia adds another refreshing flavor to this everyday everything breakfast and snacks !

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  8. Real Food with Dana says

    Anything gingerbread and I’m there! Must be my reddish hair, ha! Love your idea of just adding ginger to your pumpkin pie spice – I’m not usually one for buying specialty spice blends either, unless they’re on sale!

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    • Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says

      Awww, thanks Dana! I’m super excited to find you and your blog. Just subscribed to your new posts in my reader. Happy holidays! P.S. Your hair is sooooooo pretty. XOXO.

      Reply

      • Real Food with Dana says

        Thank you so much, Carrie! I actually just got it cut yesterday because it was way too long and getting in the way, eek! Still a decent length though 🙂

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  9. Kari Peters says

    Chia puddings are the best for on the go breakfasts, and I love this festive gingerbread version! I hope you enjoy your time in Hawaii, sunshine and sand sounds pretty good right now!

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    • Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says

      Thanks, Kari!!! I hope it won’t seem too mean if I share pictures of Hawaii when I’m there. I’m already dreaming of palm trees and warm weather. It’s even cold in California right now. Happy holidays!

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  11. Kelly Bejelly says

    Hey Carrie – I’m SO sorry about your beloved kitty. I know how deeply it impacts an entire family when a family pet passes on. For these kinds of sad days, sweets are perfect and this pudding looks absolutely incredible. I hope you enjoy Hawaii!

    Reply

    • Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says

      Ohhhhh, thank you Kelly. I so appreciate the condolences and sweet words of support. You are so amazing, sending you lots of love and joy for the holidays and 2017. XOXO.

      Reply

  12. Michele Spring says

    I’m so sad to hear about your kitty! Animals are definitely family members in my opinion, and it’s always hard to hear of one passing. But I’m sure she would want you to be happy, and Hawaii sounds like a perfect place to be happy!
    This chia pudding makes ME happy 🙂 I want some right now!

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    • Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says

      Thank you, Michele, I appreciate such kind words and compassion. My previous kitty lived to be 18, so we had a much longer time to say good-bye as she got older. I so miss my little Xena who was only 12 when she passed, but notes like yours have helped me so much through the grief. Happy holidays! XOXO.

      Reply

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