Genuine Whole Chia Seeds ingredient photo, not the prepared pudding.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons whole food-grade chia seeds
• ¾ cup plant-based milk (almond, oat or coconut)
• ½ teaspoon honey, maple syrup or date syrup, optional
• Pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract, optional
• Fresh fruit or nuts for topping

How to prepare

1. Combine the chia seeds and plant milk in a clean jar or bowl.
2. Stir thoroughly until all seeds are fully moistened and separated, with no clumps.
3. Stir in the optional sweetener and cinnamon or vanilla, if using.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight until the chia is fully hydrated and the pudding has thickened.
5. Stir again before serving, then top with fresh fruit, pumpkin seeds, nuts or a little nut butter.
6. Serve chilled.

Kitchen notes — soak fully and keep chilled

Never swallow dry chia seeds directly; the seeds expand considerably when exposed to liquid and may be unsuitable for people with swallowing difficulties. Ensure the chia is fully swollen before eating; add more liquid and allow additional chilling time if still crunchy or dry. Refrigerate during soaking and serving; this fresh pudding is not shelf-stable and no tested storage duration or finished yield is established. Check plant-milk and nut topping labels for allergens. Honey must never be given to infants under 12 months. Fibre-containing foods should be introduced gradually with adequate hydration. No therapeutic claims are made.