This Matcha chia pudding recipe gives you a glow-green breakfast jar that tastes like dessert, fuels like a latte, and meal-preps itself while you sleep. Say hello! to your new favorite high protein matcha chia pudding recipe. This easy matcha green tea chia pudding doubles as an antioxidant breakfast jar for rushed Mondays
This easy monk fruit-sweetened matcha chia pudding doubles as an antioxidant breakfast jar. Matcha chia pudding is high-fiber snack, This keeps blood sugar steady between meals.
Why You’ll Love This Matcha Chia Pudding
- Five-minute prep: whisk, shake, chill,done.
- Antioxidant power breakfast: ceremonial-grade matcha brings catechins + gentle caffeine for calm focus.
- Plant-protein punch: 7 g per serve (15 g with the optional protein boost).
- Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free: hello, Monday-through-Friday breakfast.
- Meal-Prep Friendly: These gluten-free meal-prep jars stack neatly in the fridge for five days. Perfect chia pudding jars for grab-and-go mornings
- Sugar-free: sweetened with zero-calorie monk fruit—or maple/honey for flexibility.
- High-fiber snack: 3 Tbsp chia seeds = 12 g fiber for steady energy.
Matcha Matters: Ceremonial vs. Culinary
Most matcha chia pudding recipes never tell you that your latte-grade leftovers taste bitter in cold prep. Ceremonial-grade matcha is ground finer and harvested earlier, so it dissolves silk-smooth and stays neon green overnight. If budget rules, blend half ceremonial with half culinary to balance cost and flavor.
Pro sourcing tip: Look for shade-grown Japanese Uji or Nishio matcha. It’s pricier but delivers deeper flavor, intense color, and 3× the antioxidants of low-grade powders.
Ingredients Needed
- 2 tsp Matcha Green tea Powder: Bright color, layered L-theanine calm
- 1 Cup dairy-free milk of choice (Almond, oat, cashew, coconut milk):
- 6 tablespoon Chia seeds: Fiber + plant omega-3
- Vanilla Extract: to balance the grassy notes
- 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice like maple, honey, sugar,
- Monk fruit sweetener (optional): Zero-carb option for keto matcha chia pudding
- Toppings (optional): Greek Yogurt, Sliced Bananas, Chopped Kiwi : Extra protein & texture
How To Make Matcha Chia Pudding
Here’s step by step method of how to make keto, high protein, overnight matcha chia pudding.
Preparing Matcha– How to bloom Matcha Tea
- First, start by sifting the Matcha powder through a sieve into a bowl, so that there are no lumps.
- Now, pour 1/4th cup of hot water into the Matcha powder and mix everything with whisk thoroughly using (regular or bamboo whisk) to mix it uniformly.
- When there is a layer of fine bubbles or a foam like layer, Matcha is ready.
Setting the Matcha chia pudding (base)
- Now in a glass jar, first start add the dairy-free milk, prepared Matcha, vanilla extract, then the Chia seeds.
- Stir to combine everything so that there are no clumps of chia seeds and let it rest in fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
adding sweetener & toppings (optional)
- Once the Matcha chia pudding is set, mix in sweetener of choice to bring some flavor or you can also skip it.
- Now, you can serve with your favorite toppings like adding a scoop of Greek yogurt, top with Chopped kiwi and sliced bananas.
Flavor Variations & Protein Boosts
- Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding Swirl: Layer 2 Tbsp mashed strawberries between pudding for berries-n-cream vibes.
- Matcha Mango Chia Parfait: Alternate pudding with mango purée for a tropical caffeine kick.
- High-Protein Matcha Chia Pudding: Whisk 1 scoop (15 g) unflavored pea or hemp protein into the milk before shaking. Adjust milk by +2 Tbsp if it thickens too much.
Sugar Free Keto Matcha Chia Pudding
For making Keto matcha chia pudding you can use canned coconut milk. Also, swap maple for powdered monk fruit sweetener; carbs drop to 6 g net and calories to 175. If you are making keto version skip adding fruits as toppings.
Storage & Meal-Prep Tips
- Fridge: Keeps 5 days in a sealed jar; stir daily for even texture.
- Freezer: Freeze portions in silicone molds up to 1 month; thaw overnight.
- Travel-proof: Pack in 4-oz baby food jars for airplane fuel.
FAQs
Q1. Why is my chia pudding runny?
A: Your seed-to-liquid ratio may be off, or the matcha wasn’t fully whisked. Stick to 3 Tbsp chia per cup of milk and shake well.
Q2. Can I make this recipe caffeine-free?
Yes! swap matcha with 1 tsp spirulina for a green chia pudding sans caffeine.
Q3. Is matcha chia pudding good for weight loss?
Absolutely. High fiber + moderate protein keeps you full while matcha boosts metabolism.
Q4. Can I heat it up?
Gently warm on the stove; avoid microwave to preserve matcha antioxidants.
Is this dairy-free pudding kid-friendly?
Serving Ideas
- Dessert Twist: Add a layer of coconut whipped cream and dark-chocolate shavings.
- Latte Pairing: Sip an iced matcha latte alongside for double zen.
- Breakfast Jar Bar: Set out toppings and let family customize.
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Matcha Chia Pudding Recipe
Creamy matcha chia pudding ready in 5 mins! Antioxidant-rich, vegan, high-protein & meal-prep friendly. Tips, subs & FAQs inside.
- 2 tsp Matcha Green tea Powder
- 2 Cups dairy-free milk of choice Almond, oat, cashew, coconut milk
- 4 tablespoon Chia seeds
- Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice like maple honey, sugar, monk fruit sweetener (optional)
- Toppings optional: Greek Yogurt, Sliced Bananas, Chopped Kiwi
Preparing Matcha
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First, start by sifting the Matcha powder through a sieve into a bowl, so that there are no lumps.
2 tsp Matcha Green tea Powder
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Now, pour 1/4th cup of hot water into the Matcha powder and mix everything with whisk thoroughly using (regular or bamboo whisk) to mix it uniformly.
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When there is a layer of fine bubbles or a foam like layer, Matcha is ready.
Setting the Matcha chia pudding (base)
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Now in a glass jar, first start add the dairy-free milk, prepared Matcha, vanilla extract, then the Chia seeds.
2 Cups dairy-free milk of choice, 4 tablespoon Chia seeds, Vanilla Extract
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Stir to combine everything so that there are no clumps of chia seeds and let it rest in fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
Adding Sweetener and Toppings (optional)
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Once the Matcha chia pudding is set, mix in sweetener of choice to bring some flavor or you can also skip it.
1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice like maple
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Now, you can serve with your favorite toppings like adding a scoop of Greek yogurt, top with Chopped kiwi and sliced bananas.
Toppings
Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 331mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 13gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 219IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 528mgIron: 4mg