I’m a little late to the chia seed pudding bandwagon, I know. But that doesn’t mean I can’t be an enthusiast.
The chia seed has been having a moment for what seems like the past five years. That’s probably because its uses are limitless.
But upon discovering you could also use them to make creamy, dreamy pudding, I had to give it a go. Consider this recipe my whittled down, super simple version that’s naturally sweetened, vegan, and gluten free. Anyone can make it! Plus, it’s packed with omega-3s and the perfect on-the-go breakfast. If that doesn’t sell you, I don’t know what will (Rhonda).
Let’s get our pudding on, shall we?
This recipe is simple, requiring just 6 basic ingredients that are totally versatile.
This is the beauty of chia pudding. Once you have the chia seed-to-liquid ratio right, the flavor possibilities are endless.
I hope you LOVE this pudding. It’s:
Creamy
Seriously pudding-like
Naturally sweetened
Chocolaty
Loaded with nutrients
& Easy to make!
Make this the night before for a decadent breakfast or mid-day snack. Or prep it in the morning for a hands-off, simple dessert to unwind from the day.
You can’t go wrong either way! And it lasts for a few days in the fridge – if you can resist sneaking spoonfuls that long.
Servings
4
(1/2-cup servings)
CourseBreakfast, Dessert, Snack
CuisineGluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer FriendlyNo
Does it keep?4-5 Days
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Ingredients
US Customary – Metric
1/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
3-5 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1 pinch sea salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups Almond Breeze Almondmilk Original Unsweetened (or light coconut milk for creamier texture!)
1/2 cup chia seeds
Instructions
To a small mixing bowl add cacao powder (sift first to reduce clumps), maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Then add a little dairy-free milk at a time and whisk until a paste forms. Then add remaining dairy-free milk and whisk until smooth.
Add chia seeds and whisk once more to combine. Then cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 3-5 hours (until it’s achieved a pudding-like consistency). It may also be helpful to give the mixture an extra whisk/stir once it has been in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 4-5 days, though best when fresh. Serve chilled with desired toppings, such as fruit, granola, or coconut whipped cream.
