10-Minute Matcha Chia Pudding with Almond Milk

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This matcha chia pudding is made with chia seeds, matcha powder and almond milk. Made in 10-minutes, it's smooth, aromatic, and so zen. Chia pudding is a great breakfast or snack to-go. A simple and nourishing breakfast to start your day!

Prep Time: 5

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 15

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Apr 4, 2018 (Last updated Mar 15, 2024) by Hannah Sunderani

This Matcha Chia Pudding with almond milk is light and creamy, nourishing and so zen. It’s easy to make, by simply whisking matcha powder with chia seeds, and almond milk for an earthy and energizing chia pudding recipe.

As a plant-based food blogger of 10+ years, I’ve made my fair share of chia pudding recipes. But this one takes the cake as one of my favourite combinations to date – due to the matcha powder! It really makes this simple recipe feel elevated and serene with it’s earthy matcha notes and delicately sweet taste.

If you love chia pudding I think you’re really going to enjoy this matcha flavour as much as we do!

matcha chia pudding in a small pot and topped with kiwi and toasted coconut shavings

Hannah’s hot take

Why You’ll Love My Recipe

If you don’t already know, I’m your go-to resource for everything matcha! It’s been a favourite ingredient of mine since my teens. And I’ve been sharing this wholesome recipe in creative ways on my blog for the past decade, starting with my viral recipe for how to properly make a matcha latte! to matcha cookies and matcha cake.

What makes my matcha chia pudding recipe stand out from others I’ve tried online is the milk! Most recipes opt-in for coconut milk or coconut cream as the milk base, and while that’s a delicious option I much prefer to use a lighter plant-based milk without saturated fat – like almond milk. Especially because I like to have chia pudding for breakfast every morning.

The almond milk base in this recipe offers a lighter chia pudding, but still maintains it’s creaminess, especially if you use my homemade almond milk recipe (though not necessary).

The result is a creamy and light matcha chia pudding that you can enjoy every day as a wholesome and nourishing breakfast!

Hannah xx

all of the ingredients required to make matcha chia pudding separated into individual bowls

Ingredient Notes

This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a premium matcha chia pudding that I know you’ll adore. You may already have these ingredients in your pantry! Here’s exactly what you’ll need:

Whole chia seeds are the creamy base of this pudding. I’ve used both black chia seeds and white chia seeds and they both work perfectly in this recipe.
Almond Milk: I recipe tested with homemade almond milk and store-bought almond milk and both worked great! My preference is to use homemade almond milk because it’s often creamier than the store bought brands, without any gums or fillers.
Matcha: I always recommend to use ceremonial grade matcha because it’s much less bitter and has a natural sweetness. You will also notice is has a much more vibrant green hue. Ceremonial grade is a higher quality matcha, and therefore is also less prone to clumping.

matcha chia pudding separated into two small pots and topped with kiwi and toasted coconut shavings. A golden spoon is scooping out some of the matcha chia pudding with toppings on it.

How to Make Matcha Chia Pudding

Making chia pudding at home is incredibly quick and easy! The whole recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes! Here’s how to do it:

chia seeds and almond milk in a bowl ready to be stirred — add almond milk and chia to a bowl and whisk to combine

chia pudding that's been whisked together in a white bowl with a scoop of matcha powder on top ready to be mixed in. The bowl is on a white backdrop. — add almond milk and chia to a bowl and whisk to combine

Make this recipe with me!

Make this matcha chia pudding with me on my YouTube Channel, where I share 5 Must-Have Matcha Recipes including how to perfect the matcha latte.

Topping Suggestions

The best part about making homemade chia pudding is you can load up your creamy matcha pudding with as many toppings as you’d like. Here are a few of my favourites:

Fresh fruit – Try sliced banana, tart pineapple chunks, kiwi or even citrus fruits like orange slices.
Fresh berries – I love using fresh strawberries, frozen or fresh raspberries, blueberries or tart blackberries.
Dried coconut – Both unsweetened coconut flakes and sweetened coconut flakes would be delicious. You could also use toasted coconut flakes for a delightful nutty flavor and crispy texture.
Chocolate – Some people love the combination of chocolate and matcha. Try sprinkling some dairy free chocolate chips or cacao nibs on your matcha for an added anti-oxidant boost!
Nuts and seeds – Add a crunch with slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, chopped hazelnuts, and pecans.
Nut butter – If you’re looking to add additional healthy fats in your diet, adding a dollop of your favourite nut butter or seed butter. (I’d recommend almond butter or tahini!).

matcha chia pudding in a small pot, topped with kiwi and toasted coconut shavings

I hope you love this wholesome chia pudding as much as I do! If you do make this recipe, please let me know in the comments below what you think! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have.

And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.