Flaxseed Pudding

This delicious flaxseed pudding is extremely easy to make. You mix 3 ingredients and pop them in the fridge to set. Flaxseed will soak up the milk and will have a pudding consistency. It is Packed with omega-3, fiber, and plant-based protein.

Flax seeds are packed with nutrients and other compounds like lignans known for health benefits.

This tasty make-a-head breakfast is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and gelatin-free. Customize it to your taste by adding different toppings of what you crave and what the season offers. It is excellent as a snack or dessert too.

Pair it with my delicious vegan almond milk tea.

Is flaxseed hard to digest?

Flaxseed contains high levels of dietary fiber, which can be difficult to digest for some individuals and may cause digestive discomfort if not consumed with sufficient water. Grinding flaxseed or soaking it can make it easier to digest and absorb its nutrients.

Golden vs. brown flax seed?

Golden flax seeds are light in color, while brown flax seeds are darker. Both provide essential nutrients, including dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, and can be used interchangeably in recipes. The choice often depends on personal taste and recipe requirements.

How to use flaxseeds?

To use flaxseeds: grind and add to food, baking, or smoothies for added nutrition. They can also be used as an egg substitute and as a topping. Store in the fridge or freezer. Drink water due to their high fiber content.

Which flaxseeds are best?

Both golden and brown flax seeds are nutritionally similar, and the choice largely depends on personal preference and recipe requirements. Select the type that suits your taste and culinary needs. The key is to ensure they are fresh and well-stored to maintain their nutritional value.

Ingredients

• Grounded flax seeds. I used brown flax seeds. Golden works too. Adds nutty flavor and creamy texture.
• Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk. Use other unsweetened milk of choice.
• Agave nectar. Adds sweetness to the pudding. Brown coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, or other sweeteners work too.
• Salt. Just a pinch to bring out more flavor.
• Toppings. I used berries and nuts.

How to make flaxseed pudding

Follow my easy instructions to see how to make flaxseed pudding at home.

1. Whisk and combine. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk them evenly.

2. Taste-test it. Taste and adjust for sweetness and flavor.

3. Let it rest. Cover it and let it sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.

4. Serve it. Garnish it with your favorite toppings (fruits, nuts, cream) and serve it. Enjoy!

Tips and tricks

• Use ground flax seed. Grounded flax seeds are easy to digest and absorb nutrients as opposed to whole flax seeds.
• Make it ahead. This is a great grab-and-go healthy weekday breakfast. Prepare them over the weekend in a mason jar with a tight lid and enjoy them during the week.
• Add toppings. This is a great way to customize the flavor and texture of the pudding to your liking.
• Whisk well. This will ensure you combine the ingredients better.
• Sweet it up. As for any pudding, adding some sweetness will maximize the flavor.
• Stick to 1:2 (flaxseed: liquid) for the flaxseed pudding ratio.

Substitutions and variations to this recipe

• Great toppings ideas:
  • Nuts or nut butter. Nuts such as hazelnut, pecan, walnut, and nut butter such as almond butter, and peanut butter. In the fall season, apple and pumpkin butter.
  • Seeds. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and sesame seeds.
  • Fresh Fruits. Mango and pineapple tropical fruits, berries, apples, bananas, or any other seasonal fruits of choice.
  • Make it creamy. Heavy whipped cream, Yogurt, cream cheese.
  • Dried fruits. Date, cherry, apricot, cranberry, or raisins.
• Make it a whole 30. Instead of sweetener, You may use mashed ripe banana, dates, or apple sauce for sweetness.
• Make it keto. Use stevia for sweetness and nut butter as a topping.
• Make chia flax seed pudding. Substitute half of the flaxseed with chia seed and follow the 1:3 seeds to liquid ratio as you will need more liquid.
• Make chocolate flaxseed pudding. Add 2 tbsp. cocoa powder to the recipe and adjust for sweetness.
• Add in spices and flavoring. Cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, pumpkin spices, or vanilla extract. 
• Use other unsweetened plant-based milk. Oat milk, coconut milk. cashew milk. or soy milk.

Equipment

• Whisk
• Mason Jar

Storage and reheat

Store flax seed pudding in an air-tight container or mason Jar for up to 3 days In the fridge. If it seems dry to you, add in some milk and stir it.

How to serve it

Serve it with your favorite toppings (fruits, nuts, or cream) for breakfast, dessert, or snack.

Give this flaxseed pudding a try! You will love it. Let me know how you did it. I love to hear from you!

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