Name: Matcha Chia Seed Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp matcha powder; 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (optional); 1 1/3 cup non-dairy milk (or 1 cup, if NOT using protein powder); 1/4 cup chia seeds; 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar (or sugar-free vanilla syrup); 1/2 cup non-dairy yogurt (optional ); 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced, or other berries/fruit (optional )

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This Matcha Chia Seed Pudding recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and is perfect for a high-fibre, high-protein breakfast or snack. Matcha also has caffeine, but won’t give you the jitters like coffee would, making this matcha chia seed pudding ideal for when you need a little pick-me-up!

It’s creamy, refreshing, and full of sweet and umami flavours, thanks to the matcha! To make it more filling, I’m adding vegan protein powder and you can feel free to add toppings like fresh strawberries and dairy-free yogurt, or customize by adding whichever fruits you like!

If you’ve been into matcha lately (like so many of us!) and also love chia pudding, this matcha chia seed pudding recipe is a delicious way to combine the two. It requires very little effort, can be meal prepped in advance, and keeps well in the fridge for 4–5 days, making it a great option for busy mornings or healthy snacks throughout the week.

This matcha chia seed pudding comes together in only 5 minutes by whisking the matcha with hot water, then mixing it with plant milk, protein powder, and maple syrup or sweetener of choice! Toppings such as fruit and plant-based yogurt are optional, but recommended.

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Recipe for Matcha Chia Seed Pudding

This Matcha Chia Seed Pudding is very easy to make using simple ingredients you can find at most grocery stores. You can find matcha powder online or at Asian stores. I used non-dairy milk for the base, vanilla protein powder to make this matcha chia seed pudding higher in protein, and non-dairy yogurt and berries as toppings.

This chia pudding recipe is great to make ahead of time or overnight to enjoy as breakfast or a high-protein snack throughout the week.

Related Recipe: Protein Mango Chia Pudding

Why You’ll Love This Matcha Chia Seed Pudding

Plant-based and gluten-free.
Easy to make ahead and perfect for meal prep or snacks.
High in plant-based protein, thanks to protein powder
Takes only minutes to prepare!

Ingredients

Matcha powder
Non-dairy milk
Vegan vanilla protein powder
Maple syrup or sugar-free vanilla syrup
Dairy-free yogurt (optional)
Fresh berries (optional)

This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free!

To make this recipe soy-free, use a soy-free non-dairy milk and a soy-free plant-based yogurt.

How to Make Chia Seed Pudding

Add matcha powder to a small bowl and whisk with hot water until smooth (Don’t worry if you don’t have a matcha whisk, any whisk or a spoon works!)

In a large bowl or container, combine non-dairy milk and vanilla protein powder. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Stir in the maple syrup, or sweetener of your choice, and adjust to taste. Stir in chia seeds and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes then stir again (this part is optional but will help reduce/prevent clumping).

Transfer into small jars or single-serving containers. Top with a generous spoonful of non-dairy yogurt (for each jar) and some chopped fresh strawberries or other fruit (optional). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until thickened into a pudding consistency.

Enjoy as a snack or an on-the-go breakfast! When sealed in a tightly sealed jar or container in the fridge,