Flaxseed Pudding

This Flaxseed pudding is an easy healthy high-fiber breakfast with 12 grams of fiber per serving and a delicious vanilla cinnamon flavor. Plus, this healthy pudding is also vegan, gluten-free, and keto-friendly.

If you love chia seed pudding, like my Tiramisu Chia Pudding or Protein Chia Pudding, you should try flaxseed pudding next. It’s a delicious alternative to chia seeds, packed with fiber and healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.

What Is Flaxseed Pudding?

A flaxseed pudding is a high-fiber, high-protein sweet breakfast made from ground flaxseeds soaked in plant-based milk. It has a pudding-like consistency with a nutty flavor and no pieces of seeds, as you will find in chia seed pudding.

Nutrition-wise, it’s a great addition to your day to improve gut health and digestion as it’s high in dietary fiber and packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It’s one of the best anti-inflammatory recipes.

Difference Between Chia Seed Pudding And Flaxseed Pudding

Chia seed pudding is made from soaked whole chia seeds. It has a creamy texture with soft, pieces of seeds similar to tapioca pudding.

On the other side, flaxseed pudding is made from ground flaxseed. It has a gooey texture with no seed pieces.

Ingredients and Substitutions

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All you need to make a flaxseed pudding recipe are:

Golden Flaxseed – Ground into flax meal. There are two types of flaxseeds – brown flaxseeds and golden flaxseeds. In all my breakfast and baking recipes, I recommend using golden flaxseed ground into a fine powder. The reason I am not using brown flaxseeds is that they have a bitter fishy taste that doesn’t go well with sweet recipes.
Plant-Based Milk – Like soy milk, oat milk, or unsweetened almond milk.
Cinnamon – for flavor.
Peanut Butter – You can also use almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
Vanilla Extract – for flavor. You can skip if you want.
Maple Syrup – You can also use coconut nectar or agave syrup.

How To Make Flaxseed Pudding

It’s super easy to put together this tasty flax meal pudding.

First, place the whole flaxseeds in a blender, food processor, or coffee grinder. Make sure you add enough seeds to entirely cover the blade – about 1 or 2 cups, depending on the size of your kitchen appliance.
Process or blend until a fine powder forms.
Store ground flaxseeds leftovers for up to 3 months in a sealed glass jar.
In a large bowl, add the flax meal, cinnamon, and whisk to evenly combine.
First, in a large mixing bowl or airtight container, add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until it forms a smooth thick caramel-like texture.
Next, whisk in cinnamon and plant-based milk of choice. Keep in mind that the more you add the less thick and gooey it will be. I tried two options: Ultra-Thick And Gooey – use 1 1/2 cups of non-dairy milk per cup of ground flaxseeds. Thick But Thinner – Use 1 3/4 cup plant-based per cup of ground flaxseeds.
Whisk until all ingredients come together nicely.
Close the container with a lid and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, the texture will be very thick and gooey and that’s what you should expect.

Serving Flax Pudding

Divide the batch into 4 small glass mason jars.

Top each jar with your favorite toppings like:

Chocolate chips
Berries
Yogurt of choice
Sliced almonds or nuts you love

Flavor Variations

Some people don’t enjoy the taste of a flax meal. In fact, compared to chia pudding, flax pudding can taste slightly earthy and bitter.

I recommend you play with flavors, adding mashed fruit puree, more sweetener, or cocoa powder for flavor.

Banana Peanut Butter – Add 1/3 cup mashed banana. It adds sweetness and decreases the gooey texture. Serve with banana slices and a drizzle of extra peanut butter.
Peanut Butter Chocolate – Add one tablespoon of cocoa powder and use 1 cup + 3/4 cup milk. Stir in 1/3 cup chocolate chips or shredded coconut for flavors. Serve with more chocolate chips and a drizzle of peanut butter.
Apple Almonds – Add 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce, use almond milk, and add almond butter instead of peanut butter. Top with chopped apples, maple syrup, and sliced almonds.

Allergy Swaps

Below are some ingredient swap ideas if you need them.

Nut-Free – Pick nut-free milk like soy milk, coconut milk, or oat milk. Swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
Peanut-Free – Replace peanut butter with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Low-Carb Paleo – Flaxseeds are great diabetic-friendly seeds for people on a low-carb diet. To keep this recipe low in sugar and carbs, swap the maple syrup for sugar-free maple-flavored syrup or allulose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are my most common questions about this flaxseed pudding recipe.

Why Is My Flaxseed Pudding Too Thick?

If you don’t enjoy the texture you achieve the next day, pour the whole into a blender and add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of plant-based milk of choice. Blend until smoother and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. It will be thinner and easier to serve.

Can We Mix Flaxseeds With Milk?

You should always grind the flaxseeds into a meal before stirring it with milk. The grinding process releases the healthy fats from the seeds that won’t be absorbed by your body if you use whole flaxseeds.

When Should You Not Use Flaxseeds?

Don’t eat flaxseed if you have hormone-sensitive conditions or cancer, as flaxseeds act like estrogen and can worsen your conditions.
There are also many allergies to flaxseeds, and some people report sensitivity to their high-fiber content resulting in bloating.
If you have any doubts, always ask your health professional before adding flaxseeds to your diet.

More Pudding Recipes

If you like puddings, you’ll love these:

Warm Chia Pudding

Protein Chia Pudding

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

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