Fresh Chia Pudding Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Orange Honey Drizzle
A quick and easy chia pudding bowl with a fresh orange and honey drizzle, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. Creamy chia seeds soaked in milk with bright citrus and sweet honey flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for warming drizzle)
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds (about 45 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned (fresh orange segments for topping)
- Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons (45 g) of chia seeds, 1 cup (240 ml) of your chosen milk, 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until well blended and seeds are evenly dispersed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, until the mixture thickens into a creamy pudding texture. Stir in a splash more milk if too thick.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh orange juice over low heat, stirring occasionally until combined and slightly syrupy (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Spoon the chilled chia pudding into serving bowls or jars. Top with fresh orange segments and drizzle the orange honey syrup generously over the top.
- Sprinkle with optional toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or fresh mint leaves for extra flavor and texture contrast.
- Serve immediately or chill for another 15 minutes to meld flavors further.
Notes
Warm the honey and orange juice gently to blend flavors but do not boil to preserve delicate floral notes. Stir chia seeds well after mixing to avoid clumps. The pudding thickens best after at least 3 hours or overnight chilling. Use fresh orange zest for best flavor. The orange honey drizzle can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 10
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