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Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding with Almond Butter Swirl
Original recipe: 2 servings · Prep: 15 min · Cook: 0 min · Total: 255 min
By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 18, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026
American
255 mins
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Vanilla chia pudding made with almond milk, chilled at least 4 hours and finished with an almond-butter swirl. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 0 minutes; additional elapsed time 240 minutes; total about 255 minutes. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. No cooking is required; start with any precooked ingredients specified in the ingredient list. Uses the minimum 4-hour refrigeration option; overnight chilling takes longer. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
255 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
Servings
2
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp natural, unsweetened almond butter
- 1 tbsp powdered erythritol or preferred keto-friendly sweetener (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together almond milk, vanilla extract, erythritol (if using), and sea salt until smooth.
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Add chia seeds to the mixture and stir well to avoid clumping.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing pudding to thicken.
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Stir the pudding well before serving. Divide into two serving cups or jars.
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Warm almond butter slightly (about 10 seconds in the microwave) for easy swirling.
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Drizzle warmed almond butter onto each serving and create gentle swirls with a spoon or toothpick.
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Serve chilled.
Timing note
Allow for preparation and at least 4 hours refrigeration or overnight, plus swirling the almond butter before serving.
Storage
Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; serve chilled.
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