October 18, 2016
updated May 23, 2023

5 from 4 votes

This Pumpkin Chia Pudding is a healthy, fall recipe that requires no cooking and you can enjoy guilt-free for breakfast or dessert.

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This Pumpkin Chia Pudding is a healthy, fall recipe that requires no cooking, and you can serve it for breakfast or dessert!

Have you ever tried chia pudding? If not, this pumpkin pudding is a great introduction. When combined with liquid, chia seeds form a gel-like consistency that’s very similar to pudding. They’re also full of fiber and omega-3’s. Add pumpkin pureé and pumpkin pie spice to that mix, and you have a bonafide dessert.

It’s a perfect grain-free alternative for oatmeal or a healthier version of pumpkin pudding that you can prep ahead and store in the fridge for a morning meal or late-night treat.

Related: Healthy Fall Breakfasts

How to Make Pumpkin Chia Pudding

If you can stir ingredients together, then you can make this easy pumpkin dessert. Here’s how to do it:

Combine
Stir together the chia seeds, milk, pumpkin pureé, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and molasses until combined. Optional- blend all the ingredients after soaking to create a smoother consistency.
Chill
Place in the fridge. Let sit overnight, or at least 4 hours.
Top
Divide the pudding into 2 jars, top with nuts, fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup or molasses.

This recipe calls for only ½ cup of pumpkin pureé, so it’s perfect when you need something to make with canned pumpkin leftovers from another recipe.

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Healthy Pumpkin Chia Pudding

Laura Fuentes

5 from 4 votes

This Pumpkin Chia Pudding is a healthy, fall recipe that requires no cooking and you can enjoy guilt-free for breakfast or dessert.

Servings: 2

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Ingredients

¼ cup chia seeds
1 ¼ cups milk , or non-dairy alternative
½ cup pure pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon molasses, optional
Toppings: nuts, fruit, seeds, molasses

Instructions

In a medium bowl, add chia seeds, milk, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and molasses (if using). Whisk until ingredients are combined.
Place in the fridge. Let sit overnight, or at least 4 hours.
When ready to eat, divide into two jars or bowls and top with nuts, fruit, and a drizzle of molasses.