Name: 5-Minute Flax Seed Pudding (3 Flavor Variations!)
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup ground flax seed ((25 grams) the same as flax meal); ½ cup oat milk ((115 grams) or sub with any plant-based milk); 1 teaspoon maple syrup ((5 grams) or sub with agave nectar); ¼ teaspoon cocoa powder; 2 Tablespoons chopped nuts ((for serving, optional) I used walnuts but feel free to use other types of nuts or seeds); 1 Tablespoon chopped dark chocolate ((for serving, optional) from 1 chocolate square); 2 Tablespoons desiccated coconut; 3 Tablespoons oat milk (or sub with any plant-based milk); ¼ cup cubed mango ((for serving, optional)); ¼ teaspoon matcha powder; ¼ cup blueberries ((for serving, optional))

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This flax seed pudding only requires 5 minutes & 3 ingredients, perfect for breakfast and dessert. A cheaper but still delicious version of chia pudding!

Three variations of flax seed pudding breakfast recipes - chocolate, matcha, and coconut mango.

Why You Will Love This Flax Seed Pudding

It only requires 5 minutes of actual cooking, making this a super quick and easy breakfast or dessert recipe
You only need 4 base ingredients.
- This recipe is already delicious just with 4 ingredients. However, if you want to jazz it up, I’ve got 3 toppings variations for you!
It makes you feel like you’re eating dessert for breakfast
Completely vegan and gluten-free

Ingredients

Ground flaxseeds: The star ingredient of the recipe, which is also known as flax meal, flax seed meal, linseed meal. You can use both brown and golden flax seeds. Just make sure you grind them first! If they are not grounded, the mixture will not thicken.
- Speaking of brown, check out my List of 35 Brown Vegetables Names + Pictures to learn more about different varieties of brown vegetables! 🤎
Plant-based milk: I used oat milk but any plant-based milk will work! Almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, rice milk, you name it! Even full-fat canned coconut milk works!
- I use sweetened but feel free to use unsweetened version if you prefer.
Maple syrup: Feel free to substitute with agave nectar, date paste, or any other sweetener of your choice.

Watch the Video Tutorial Here!

Ground Flax Seed vs Flaxseed Meal vs Whole Flax Seeds

Ground flax seed, ground flaxseed, ground linseed, flaxseed meal, flax meal, linseed meal, they’re all the same. Basically, those are what you get when you grind whole flax seeds.

Whole flax seeds have outer shells that cause them to be indigestible, meaning that your body won’t be able to absorb the health benefits that flax seeds provide. (source: Mayo Clinic).

Step-by-step Instructions

Mix: Combine all the ingredients (plus any optional ‘powder’ toppings such as cacao powder, desiccated coconut, and matcha powder) together.

Flaxseed meal pudding base on a white ramekin. — Base flax seed pudding, without any topping.

Flax meal pudding in three varieties: chocolate, coconut, and matcha — Base flax seed pudding, without any topping.

Set aside: Let it sit in the fridge for at least one hour, but preferably overnight. Top with more toppings if desired just before serving!

Toppings Varieties

This section is totally optional. The base recipe is already super delicious and you don’t have to add any more toppings if you don’t want to/don’t have time to. Below are 3 topping varieties for this ground flax seed pudding.

1. Chocolate and Nuts

Labeled chocolate powder and walnuts in small white bowls.

Chocolate flax pudding on a wooden plank with walnuts.

2. Coconut Mango

Cubed mango and coconut flakes in small white bowls.

Mango coconut breakfast flax seed pudding on a wooden plank.

Speaking of coconut and tropical flavors, you might want to check out my 15-Minute Pineapple Carpaccio recipe (with toasted coconut flakes) which is so easy to make but sounds and tastes so fancy!

3. Matcha Blueberry

Labelled blueberries and matcha powder in small white bowls.

Matcha blueberries flax pudding on a wooden plank.

Chia Seed Pudding vs Flax Seed Pudding

Both of them require very similar preparation and make for delicious breakfast and dessert recipes. They both absorb liquid and give a pudding-like consistency when left to soak overnight.

One big difference is in their texture. Chia pudding tastes seedier (you definitely feel the crunch when eating them, like in this warm chia pudding) whereas flax pudding has a smoother consistency.

Both chia seeds and flax seeds are commonly found in grocery stores. An additional plus point of trying this flax seed pudding is that ground flaxseeds are cheaper than chia seeds!

Top Tips

Stir well – Properly mix the flax seed mixture before refrigerating. Otherwise, not all the seeds will absorb the milk.
Ground vs Whole flax seeds – Be sure to use ground flax seeds since the mixture will not thicken into a pudding-like consistency if you’re using whole flax seeds.
- Note that you can easily ground your own flaxseeds at home. Simply use a food processor, coffee grinder, spice grinder, or even a blender.
The finer your flax meal is, the smoother your flax seed pudding will be. You get to decide on this if you’re grinding your flax seed meal on your own!

Storage and Meal Prep Instructions

Make this flaxseed pudding ahead for up to 4 days.

If you want to make it fresher, you can also portion out the dry ingredients (the flaxseed), and then only add the wet ingredients (the maple syrup and plant-based milk) 1-2 days before you want to consume it.

Blueberries, walnuts & dark chocolate, and mango & coconut on top of flax pudding dessert from above.

FAQ

Since flax seeds tend to go rancid quicker than other seeds, I recommend storing them in the fridge as ground flax seeds to retain maximum freshness.

Yes, they will both work! Just make sure that you ground them first!

Yes, you can make a chia and flaxseed pudding if you are a big fan of chia pudding. Just halve the amount of the flax seeds used in this flax seed dessert, replacing them with chia seeds. The texture will be different but I’m sure you will love it.

Both flax and chia seeds are nutrient-dense. They both could lower the risk of heart disease, help in regulating blood sugar levels, and digestion.

Chia seeds have higher amounts of fiber and calcium when compared to flax seeds. However, flax seeds seem to be better in reducing appetite and decreasing the risk of certain types of cancer. This Healthline article concludes that there are only minimal differences and recommends adding both seeds to your diet!

Want More Breakfast That Taste Like Dessert?

Look no further! For another overnight breakfast recipe, check out this Frozen Fruit Overnight Oats.

Or try this No-Banana Baked Oats recipe which comes in five different varieties. If you are a fan of chocolate chips and bananas, I recommend this Chocolate Chip Baked Oats recipe! My Granola Cups are also a fan-favorite!