This Pumpkin Chia Pudding is like a healthy pumpkin pie in a jar created just for you! With good-for-you ingredients like wholesome chia seeds and pumpkin, this pumpkin chia pudding makes the perfect ready-to-go breakfast as well as a healthy dessert. It takes only 5 minutes of prep and uses only 6 easy-to-find ingredients.
This is my partner's favorite chia pudding flavor, and I'm always tickled when he makes it in spring or summer!
Chia pudding is a long-time favorite healthy snack or treat because it's super quick to prep, packed with protein, and has a delightful creamy consistency. It uses few ingredients and is so quick to throw together, and it's even baby friendly for anyone with a new eater in the home.
For more chia pudding flavors, check out our Simple Coconut Chia Seed Pudding, Mango Chia Pudding, Overnight Chocolate Chia Pudding, and Mocha Chia Pudding recipes.
And for more easy Fall treats, see our Gluten Free Apple Fritters, Gluten-Free Apple Coffee Cake, and Crustless Pumpkin Pie.
How to make Pumpkin Chia Pudding
Here's how we make this delicious Fall recipe in under 5 minutes!
Ingredients Notes + Substitutions
- Coconut milk - use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy consistency. You can also substitute lite coconut milk or any other plant-based milk like almond milk or oat milk. If using a thinner milk, substitute it for the coconut milk and the water in this recipe so the chia pudding is not too thin.
- Sweetener - I use maple syrup. Honey or agave syrup is a good 1-for-1 substitute.
- Pumpkin puree - Use 100% pumpkin puree and avoid canned pumpkin pie filling since it can have additional ingredients.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: Add all ingredients to a jar. Secure the lid and shake or stir until well mixed. Let rest for a minute, then shake or stir again. Let rest for another minute, then mix one more time.
- Allow to set: Let sit for at least two hours — I prefer overnight. Top with freshly chopped apples, roasted pumpkin seeds, and an extra sprinkle of spice if you like!
Favorite Toppings
This Pumpkin Chia pudding tastes amazing with freshly chopped apples, roasted pumpkin seeds, and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
More toppings to try:
- Dairy-Free Whipped Cream
- Pumpkin Whipped Cream
- coconut yogurt
- cinnamon sticks to garnish
- fresh raspberries
- fresh strawberries
Storage
After mixing the pumpkin chia pudding, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Expert Tips
Find your own perfect chia pudding consistency. This recipe makes a nice thick pudding that won't spill in your bag when you take it along. Add a little more liquid if you prefer a thinner pudding.I recommend making it according to the recipe first before adjusting to your preferences in the future.
Prevent chia seed clumps. The pudding mixture has been mixed well enough to avoid clumps when the chia seeds are separated (not sticking together) and remain in the mixture rather than floating to the top (note that some will still float).
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Pumpkin Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Full Fat Coconut milk , if solid, warm until liquid
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup plus more to taste once set
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons Chia seeds
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: Add all ingredients to a jar. Secure the lid and shake or stir until well mixed. Let rest for a minute, then shake or stir again. Let rest for another minute, then mix one more time.
- Allow to set: Let the pumpkin chia pudding sit for at least two hours — I prefer overnight. Top with freshly chopped apples, roasted pumpkin seeds, and an extra sprinkle of spice if you like!
Michael C.
Hi there, fellow vanlifer here! I just wanted to say that chia pudding is genius for those of us without an oven. I'll be keeping Chia seeds in my pantry and I like that you have different flavors to change things up. I made one every day this week.
Annie
This was SO good! I really wanted something pumpkin spice flavored to celebrate fall but have a busy week. This literally made my day.
lindsay
I admit that I was a little skeptical about chia pudding, but this recipe totally changed my mind. Perfect for anytime, really. I made an extra to take to work for my mid-morning snack.
Jamie
I'm so glad it worked out for you Lindsay! Chia pudding is such a good to-go snack. Thank you for leaving a review!
Plan of Youth
This easy Pumpkin Spice Chia pudding is amazing! It is really easy to put the ingredients together and it taste so good! I recommend this for breakfast, dessert and/or snack. Very nutritious and delicious. A winner!
Jamie
Thank you so much for the review! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it 🙂