Instant Golden Milk Chia Pudding (The Ultimate Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast)
Wake up your taste buds and your wellness routine with this vibrant Golden Milk Chia Pudding! Infused with turmeric, warming cardamom, and a hint of star anise, this 5-minute recipe is a creamy, spiced delight that’s as nutritious as it is beautiful.
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If you’re looking for a cozy, healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert, this Golden Milk Chia Pudding is it. Inspired by traditional golden milk (turmeric latte), this recipe blends warming spices with creamy almond milk and nutrient-dense chia seeds for an instant treat you’ll crave all week.
Growing up in Sri Lanka, “Golden Milk” (or Kaha Kiri) was the ultimate comfort drink. Today, I’m giving that traditional favorite a chia spin.
What Is Golden Milk?
Golden milk—also known as turmeric milk—is a traditional Ayurvedic-inspired drink made with turmeric and warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom. It’s become popular worldwide for its comforting flavor and potential health benefits.
In this recipe, we transform those flavors into a thick, creamy chia pudding you can enjoy for breakfast, a snack, or a healthy dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Spiced Chia Pudding
- No-Cook & Meal Prep Friendly: This instant chia pudding can be enjoyed immediately or chilled overnight for a grab-and-go treat in the morning!
- Vegan & Gluten free: Made with almond milk and maple syrup.
- Delicious Flavor: The addition of star anise and cardamom gives it a sophisticated, “fusion” spin.
- Nutritious and Anti-Inflammatory: Designed to help you feel your best from the inside out.
This Golden Milk Chia Pudding is packed with omega-3s, fiber, and the anti-inflammatory power of curcumin. But the real secret? The spice blend. We aren’t just using turmeric; we’re adding cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and a tiny pinch of white pepper to unlock all those health benefits and make the flavors truly sing!
And, this recipe is an instant chia pudding. This is possible because all the ingredients are blended together. Blending the chia seeds breaks them down, creating a creamy texture that can be enjoyed after blending.
Ingredients
- Chia seeds: support digestion and heart health, are packed with protein, fiber + omega-3s, and can keep you full for hours.
- Turmeric + white pepper: Turmeric contains curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Black pepper can also be used. Pepper enhances turmeric absorption.
- Cinnamon, cardamom & star anise: Add warm, aromatic depth.
- Maple syrup: Balances spice with natural sweetness.
- Almond milk: Keeps it light and dairy-free.
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How To Make Golden Milk Chia Pudding
- Combine: In a blender or a large glass jar, add your almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and all those beautiful spices.
- Blend: While I sometimes whisk my chia seed pudding ingredients, this time I chose to blend this mixture for 15–20 seconds. This results in an ultra-creamy, mousse-like texture that feels much more indulgent than standard chia pudding!
- Serve: This can be enjoyed immediately with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
- Chill (optional): If you prefer a chilled chia pudding, then place this in an airtight container. Cover it with a lid, and let this sit in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
Recipe Tip: If you find the flavor of turmeric too “earthy,” don’t skip the star anise! It acts as a bridge between the spices and the sweetness of the maple syrup, creating a perfectly balanced bite.
Texture Tips
- Too thick? Add a splash of almond milk and stir.
- Too thin? Add 1–2 teaspoons more chia seeds and let sit 30 minutes.
- Want ultra-smooth pudding? Blend again after it sets.
Topping Ideas
Try topping your pudding with:
- A Dollop of Coconut Cream or yogurt.
- A dusting of cinnamon.
- Sliced Banana.
- Candied ginger chunks.
- An extra drizzle of maple syrup.
- Some crunchy protein granola.
- Crushed Pistachios: For a salty crunch.
This Golden Milk Chia Pudding is creamy, warming, and packed with flavor. It’s the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and comforting — and it takes just minutes to prepare.
If you try it, let me know how you top yours!
Instant Golden Milk Chia Pudding (The Ultimate Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast)
Print Pin RateIngredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp powdered turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/8 tsp star anise
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- There are 2 ways to make this chia seed pudding.
- My favorite way involves a high speed blender.
- Add the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, turmeric, white pepper, and cardamom to a blender. Using a grater, grate some star anise, measure out 1/8 tsp and add that to the blender too.
- Blend for 15 to 20 seconds.
- This can be served immediately with some whipped coconut topping, a dusting of cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Or, it can be chilled for an hour or two and enjoyed with your favorite toppings.
- Another way to make this golden milk chia seed pudding is to mix all the ingredients together and place them in the fridge for 4 hours to thicken. Then Top and Enjoy.
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