This might be the perfect breakfast. Protein and caffeine are the two things people usually use to jump start their day. And, this matcha chia seed pudding has a little caffeine and depending on the milk you use between a little and quite a bit of protein. It does need time to turn into pudding, but that just makes it perfect for making the night before. And, you can literally have it in the refrigerator waiting for morning in less than ten minutes! Oh, and with all of that good stuff in mind, I totally forgot to tell you that it tastes wonderful! It is especially good with fresh fruit on top. I’m partial to strawberries, and they have been on sale for about two weeks at the grocery store – you know sitting there on display at the front of the store with a good price all the while smelling, well, like strawberries. I will try to get off the strawberry kick and give time to other fruit, but I’m still going to eat my strawberries with my pudding.
Oh, and it doesn’t have to be just for breakfast. In fact, I ate the above pictured as an afternoon snack. I was really tired after a very early long day at work, and this perked me right up.
I have to tell you that I almost didn’t post this because really it is not that different from my Cherry Coconut Almond Chia Seed Pudding that I posted not too long ago, but it does actually taste pretty different, and I can’t quit eating it, so I thought maybe you would like it too.
Matcha Chia Seed Pudding
Yield 4
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 2 cups milk (Use any milk you like from cow, nut, seed, grain, etc. – whatever makes you happy. If you use one with protein either naturally occurring or added, that is an extra bonus.)
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons honey – or more or less to taste
- fresh fruit for topping (I used strawberries.)
Instructions
- Whisk together matcha and boiling water.
- Stir in milk, chia seeds, vanilla, and honey.
- Refrigerate until thickened. It will be pretty thick after about an hour, but will continue to thicken a little more for several more hours. I like to make it right before bed and eat it in the morning. Nothing like pudding for breakfast….
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I love matcha and I love chia seed pudding so this is certainly a win-win recipe! What a great way to get your green tea in the summer. 🙂
Thanks! And, it is already warm here!
I often make chia seed puddings, they make the most perfect overnight breakfasts. Never have I tried a matcha flavoured version before and definitely will need to now!
Looks and sounds delicious…now I just need some matcha powder…
Yeah, I had to drive a bit to get it, but it is worth it!
I just bought some chia seeds to make some chia seed pudding and this one looks absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
I’ve never made a chia seed pudding but your recipe looks so easy! And I have all the ingredients at home already (expect for the matcha) so I’ll need to make this! 🙂
I’m going to have to buy some matcha and make some of these delish puddings.
Yum! I’ve always wanted to try chia seed pudding but just haven’t gotten around to it! Now I’m re-motivated to try it!
How awesome is this! I love chia pudding, and I’ve just recently started a macha kick – this looks like the perfect combination!
This looks so delicious and healthy! Looking forward to trying it! Thanks for sharing at Best of the Weekend. 🙂