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Baby Chia Pudding Recipe

December 11, 2020 By Morgan Last Updated: December 23, 2020

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Baby chia pudding is nutrient-packed and simple to make. Serve as an easy protein for babies or as a quick baby snack idea. Customize to fit your own family’s needs and wants!

a green bowl with a baby spoon in it filled with berry chia pudding for babies

When chia pudding first became popular, I tried it and decided it was not for me. I have a thing with textures. But that day, I gave a spoonful of leftovers to my son, Ryan who was just starting baby led weaning.

Total game changer.

Now I give it to all of my babies. It’s packed with nutrients, a great soft food, and the perfect answer to baby led weaning vs. purees.

Can I give my baby Chia pudding?

Yup! It’s packed with nutrients and appropriate for babies 6 months and older. Since it’s smooth, the choking risk is relatively low. You can serve as if it’s a puree!

I like to put the pudding on preloaded spoons for baby led weaning.

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What are the benefits of chia seeds to baby?

Chia seeds are absolutely packed with nutrients. for such a little thing, you’ll be shocked by this powerhouse. This is what healthline tells us:

  • 11 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein in a serving.
  • Fats, including coveted omega-3’s
  • Calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin B1, AND vitamin B2.
  • Loaded with antioxidants.

If you don’t want to go full on pudding, chia seeds are still a great addition to your baby’s diet. Hydrate them in some kind of liquid and you can add to just about any food. They’re great in yogurt, oatmeal, or even mixed into purees.

We love this brand of chia seeds and store them in the freezer.

Milk options

Any liquid works here. I used breast milk because I had it in my freezer. But you can use formula or other unsweetened milk like cow’s, almond, cashew, coconut – really anything.

If you’re looking for more uses for breastmilk, check out these posts

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a baby in red pajamas at a high chair putting her hand in a bowl of baby chiap pudding

Flavoring options

You can flavor this pretty much however you want. I used 1 cup of frozen cherries and strawberries thawed and blended, but I’ve also used 1 banana mashed.

You can either mash your fruits and have a bit of more texture, OR blend it with the liquid until smooth. I was serving to a 7 month old baby so I simply blended it.

Just be sure to skip honey if you think it needs a sweetener until you baby is at least 12 months old.

a 4 square collage showing the steps to making baby chia pdding - chia seed in a bowl, mixing in the liquid, stiring, and waiting for it to set

How to make Chia Pudding for Babies

The recipe is so easy. Mix together your liquid of choice and your fruit. Blend if desired. Then add in your chia seeds.

Let the mix sit overnight to thicken.

If you want a smooth pudding, plop it into a high speed blender and let it whirl to break up the hydrated chia seeds.

Enjoy!

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Chia Pudding for Babies

This chia pudding is nutrient packed and easy to make making it a great meal ro snack for little, growing bodies.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 4 minutes
Servings 6
Author Morgan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup liquid of choice breast milk, formula, cows milk, etc
  • 1 cup fruit if frozen, thawed
  • .25 cup chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Combine the milk and fruit. Blend if desired, or mash the fruit.

  2. Stir in the chia seeds.

  3. Allow to sit overnight or at least 6 hours.

  4. If desired, blend one more time until smooth.

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Filed Under: Baby Led Weaning, Breakfast, Snacks

Comments

  1. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    June 28, 2016 at 6:17 am

    This looks scrumptious (yeah, I said it). I personally love regular oatmeal and am not a big fan of overnight oats, so I’ll give this a try with the hot version!

    Reply
  2. Gretchen says

    June 28, 2016 at 8:17 am

    This looks so good! Definitely going to try it soon 🙂

    Reply
  3. alexandra @ my urban family says

    June 28, 2016 at 11:47 am

    You’re the second blog today I’ve seen post about Chia Oat Pudding – guess that is a sign that I have to make some. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Amanda @ Real Life Recovery Diary says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    I have yet to try chia seeds in any form but, as a HUGE PB&J addict, I just might have to give this a go! It looks amazing!!

    Reply
  5. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    June 28, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    I’m not really a huge oatmeal person (except in cookies…), but PB&J anything sounds fabulous to me, no questions asked! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says

    June 28, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    I love oatmeal and chia seeds but never tried them together. I also, never made over night oats before but yours looks so delicious. PB & J, seriously? I’m in!

    Reply
  7. Heather @ Polyglot Jot says

    June 28, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    This sounds good– i think this will be a good one for me to try because im not too sure of chia seeds. ive had them a few times and wasnt crazy about the texture. This seems like a happy medium. AND peanut butter and me are best buds.

    Reply
  8. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    June 28, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    This looks seriously perfect. I am coming to your house for breakky!!

    Reply
  9. Debbie says

    June 29, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    Hi Morgan, I do enjoy chia seed on yogurt, but have yet to try a chia pudding of sorts. Your recipe intrigues me and as I like the texture of the seeds I think soaking them overnight will only improve that.

    #happynowlinkup

    Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    June 30, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    What a fantastic Parfait! This is a great combination of flavor. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a fabulous weekend and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  11. creativejewishmom/sara says

    July 3, 2016 at 5:28 am

    wow, looks delicious! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday.

    Reply
  12. Beth says

    July 3, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Yum! I’ve never tried chia seeds, but this looks like a tasty way to start. Thanks for sharing at Simply Natural Saturdays!

    Reply
  13. Leslie says

    July 4, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    I’ve never tried overnight oats, I’m just too impatient, haha. These look yummy! I may have to practice a little patience for this.

    Reply
  14. Jessica says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:34 am

    This parfait looks so good! I love your creative spin off of chia pudding.

    Reply
  15. Jennifer Dawn says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    This looks so good! I’m even featuring it at this week’s link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/07/10-delicious-brunch-recipes-and-little.html

    Reply
  16. Miz Helen says

    July 8, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your Red Plate and have a great weekend.
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  17. Miz Helen says

    July 8, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great weekend.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  18. Leslie says

    July 9, 2016 at 11:01 am

    I LOVE oatmeal…and I’ve definitely been skeptical of chia pudding. Our mornings are so busy, I’m always looking for easy and delicious breakfasts. Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply

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