These chia pudding nice cream jars are a delicious option for breakfast, a snack, or a lighter dessert when you can’t decide between chia pudding and nice cream. Combining both gives you a creamy, satisfying dish that’s rich in healthy fats, fiber, and protein, helping you stay full longer.
Why you’ll love these chia nice cream jars
Endless flavor possibilities: Swap in cacao powder, change up the fruit, or add mix-ins like nuts, seeds, or granola to keep every jar exciting.
Great for meal prep: Prepare the chia pudding the night before in jars so breakfast is fast and fuss-free. When you’re ready, just blend the frozen fruit into nice cream and top the jars.
Easy way to add chia seeds: Chia seeds are tiny nutrition powerhouses, offering fiber, omega-3s, and a touch of protein—an effortless boost to your routine.
What is nice cream? Tips on making it.
Nice cream is simply frozen fruit blended to an ice-cream-like texture. Use as little liquid as possible to keep it thick and creamy. Frozen banana is a particularly useful base because it adds natural sweetness and a smooth texture, but you can use any frozen fruit or combination of fruits.
To make nice cream, add frozen fruit to a blender with a splash of milk, blend, scrape down the sides, and blend again. Add another small splash if needed until you reach a thick, scoopable consistency.
Ingredients for chia nice cream jars
Chia seeds
Canned coconut milk: Any milk works, but canned coconut milk gives a thicker, richer pudding thanks to its higher fat content.
Vanilla extract
Fruit: Use any fruit you like. I recommend including frozen banana for sweetness and body.
Protein powder (optional): Adds extra protein for greater staying power and makes the jars more filling.
How to make chia pudding nice cream jars
- Make the chia pudding first. Combine chia seeds, canned coconut milk (or milk of choice), maple syrup or honey, and vanilla. Mix well and refrigerate overnight to thicken.
- When you’re ready to serve, make the nice cream by blending frozen fruit (such as banana and another fruit) with a splash of milk. Use very little liquid and pulse until thick and creamy.
- Layer or spoon the nice cream on top of the chilled chia pudding. Add your favorite crunchy or fresh toppings and enjoy immediately.
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Chia Pudding Nice Cream Jars
Ingredients
Chia pudding
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk *or any milk of choice
- 2 tsp maple syrup or honey *add more to taste
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Nice cream
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen dragonfruit *or any frozen fruit
- 3 tbsp your favorite protein powder *optional
- toppings, of choice
Instructions
Chia pudding
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If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the chia pudding ingredients before transferring to a jar. Otherwise, whisk them together in a jar until well combined.
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Refrigerate the jar overnight so the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
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To make the nice cream, blend frozen fruit with a splash of milk, scraping the blender as needed. Use the smallest amount of milk necessary to keep the mixture thick.
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Spoon or pipe the nice cream over the chilled chia pudding and finish with toppings such as crushed nuts, seeds, granola, or fresh fruit. Serve immediately.