Green pudding with matcha, avocado, and chia seeds lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or a healthy dessert.

I’m not sure exactly how we got to half way through March, but here we are.

Marching through March.

Some big things happen in March, like my little sister’s birthday, the first day of Spring, and Saint Patty’s Day.

Ever since Expo West I’ve been craving all things green, which is totally on-brand because I’ve got the whole spring green thing playing in my favor.

My favorite green things lately is this Matcha Avocado Chia Pudding, which combines two of my favorite green things in one powerhouse recipe.

Avocado and matcha blended into portable chia cups that are nutritious, colorful, and revitalizing.

They’re packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, with a boost of energy with just 5-ingredients you mix in advance!

How to Make Matcha Avocado Chia Pudding

I’m weird about my chia puddings.

Yeah, I said it.

Done incorrectly, they can be bland, soggy, and seedy.

So you know if I’m sharing this recipe on the blog, it has to be pretty darn special.

You’re going to love the mix of avocado and chia pudding here, creating a unique texture and consistency that I think trumps both of them separately.

Chia seeds and intrigue and texture and avocado adds insane creaminess and smoothness.

Swaps and Substitutions

Don’t worry, this pudding doesn’t taste “green”, it tastes like pudding!

The mixture is lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup to keep this recipe refined sugar-free.

I kept mine on the cautiously less-sweet side, with only 1/2 TBSP per serving.

If you like less-sugar, too, try starting with the suggested 2 TBSP or maybe even star with 1 1/2 TBSP.

OR, if you have a sweet tooth you’re sorry not sorry about, add a little more.

Before folding in the chia seeds, do a little taste test and mix in a little more maple syrup to reach your desired sweetness.

About Rishi Tea Barista Matcha

The addition of matcha in these cups enhances the already green color while adding a boost of energy and focus.

I get asked a lot what my favorite matcha is, and my answer is always Rishi Tea Barista Matcha.

This “Everyday Matcha” is anything but ordinary; an organic second harvest matcha with definite culinary versatility.

This gorgeous green powder boasts stimulating amino acids responsible for matcha’s unique bounty of energy.

It’s also low in tannin, higher in caffeine, and rich in umami flavor.

When I was in California this past week, I brought along these Matcha Travel Packs with me because I couldn’t fathom waking up across the country without them.

I usually mix it with almond milk to make a Cinnamon Almond Matcha Latte, but it’s also great in smoothies, baked goods, or no-bake treats.

Like Matcha Avocado Chia Pudding.

Notes on Meal Prep

These Matcha Avocado Chia Pudding cups are ideal to meal prep in advance, namely because the chia seeds need at least an hour or two to plump up and become pudding-like.

The addition of lemon juice encourages the avocado and matcha to keep its brilliant green color without getting muddy.

The pudding will stay bright green for days to come, unlike the container of guacamole I got at Whole Foods last weekend that already looks an unappealing shade of brown 48 hours later.

Oops.

How to Serve Matcha Avocado Chia Pudding

Mix up this Matcha Avocado Chia Pudding for a gorgeous green pick me up in advance.

Load it up with all of the toppings and then some for breakfast, or enjoy as is for a quick snack or dessert.

For toppings, I like fresh berries and shredded coconut, but some other ideas are cacao nibs, granola, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

I like to store mine as separate pudding cups in the fridge to grab for a quick afternoon snack when I need something special to get me through the day.

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XO Lauren