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This Keto Lemon Chia Pudding is packed with fat, fiber and protein with only 5 net carbs. You will love this filling breakfast that tastes just like dessert!
Is Chia Pudding Good For You?
Chia Seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, full of fiber, iron, calcium, manganese, and phosphorus. These seeds may be small but they are mighty! They will keep you fuller longer, help regulate your blood sugar and even provide a great source of protein.
Plus, they make a killer pudding! Blueberries and raspberries are also full of vitamins and antioxidants, so this really is a great healthy snack!
What do I need to Make Chia Pudding?
- Chia Seeds
- Liquid of choice: water, milk (dairy, nut, coconut or oat)
- Sweetener (maple syrup, honey, swerve, coconut sugar, agave, monk fruit, stevia, brown sugar)
- Vanilla Extract
Chia Pudding Toppings
That is all you need for a basic chia pudding recipe! After that, you can do whatever you want. And the options are absolutely endless!
- Optional
- Cocoa or Cacao
- Lemon Juice/Zest
- Nut/Seed Butter
- Fruit Puree
- Dried Fruit
- Spices
- Shredded Carrot
- Coconut
How do I make Chia Pudding?
For this Lemon Raspberry Chia Pudding and Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding, you’ll start by mixing up a can of coconut milk. Stir it together with a spoon or blender until the coconut cream and water are combined. Then, combine your coconut milk, chia seeds, swerve, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract all together and let it sit for 2-4 hours or overnight.
If your pudding is not thick enough when you are ready to eat, just stir it up and let it sit a bit longer. If your pudding is too thick you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or water and stir it up.
When you are ready to eat just stir in the berry of your choice, or layer it like I did, and enjoy!
How long does Chia Pudding last in the fridge?
If stored in an air tight container in the fridge chia pudding will last 5 days. Keep in mind it does absorb liquid the longer it sets, so you will likely need to stir in a little extra liquid. The relatively long storage life of chia pudding makes this a great meal prep option!
Jars for Chia Seed Pudding
You can make chia seed pudding in any jar, bowl or container you desire. I really love to make these in single serving size jars as pictured because you they are easy to grab and go. Another advantage is that you can make a batch of a single flavor, but add in different fruits, spreads or nuts. Some other great containers for chia seed pudding are:
- 6 ounce Mini Yogurt Jars
- Wide Mouth Jars
- Wreck Jars are great if you want a slightly larger option.
Easy Snack Recipes
- Keto Chocolate Covered Strawberry Fat Bombs
- Easy Keto Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
- Sugar-Free Breakfast Sausage
- Mocha Chia Pudding
- Peanut Butter Cup Chia Pudding
Keto Lemon Raspberry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, canned
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp sweetener, (Monkfruit or Swerve if keto)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp raspberries, fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Mix together coconut milk, chia seeds, swerve, vanilla extract, lemon juice & zest
- Set aside in the refrigerator and let it sit for 2-4 hours or overnight
- When ready to serve, fold in raspberries or layer (as pictured)
Notes
- Can use 1/2 cup of almond milk and 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- If the mixture is too thick, it can be thinned out with a few tbsp of milk until it is your preferred texture
- Use coconut sugar as 1:1 replacement for swerve if paleo
- Maple syrup or honey can be used as a 1:1 replacement for swerve
- Each serving has 5.1 net carbs.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Keto Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk, canned
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp sweetener, (Monkfruit or Swerve if keto)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp blueberries, fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Mix together coconut milk, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest
- Set mixture aside in the refrigerator and let it sit for 2-4 hours or overnight
- When ready to serve, fold in blueberries or layer (as pictured)
Notes
- Can use 1/2 cup of almond milk and 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- If the mixture is too thick, it can be thinned out with a few tbsp of milk until it is your preferred texture
- Use coconut sugar as 1:1 replacement for swerve if paleo
- Maple syrup or honey can be used as a 1:1 replacement for swerve
- Each Chia Pudding parfait has 5.8 net carbs if using a keto-friendly sweetener.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Mmm this looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it for myself
I’ll have to add this to my list of recipes to try! ?