Chia Pudding
Quick and simple, Chia pudding makes a delicious versatile desert while providing powerful health benefits to help you feel amazing. Among its many touted attributes, chia seeds are anti-inflammatory, support healthy gut function, balance blood sugar and offer long lasting energy for both body and brain. The simplicity of Chia pudding makes it a great choice to serve unexpected guests or quickly soothe a sweet tooth passion. The pudding can be served thick or thinned as is. You can also top with seasonal fruit, fruit sauces, toasted coconut, or chopped nuts. 2 Tablespoons of natural cocoa powder creates a chocolate pudding. Add a bit of class by layering pudding and fruit in a parfait or wine glass, perhaps topped with coconut whipped cream, or dairy free sour cream.
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
Ingredients
- ½ cup black chia seeds
- 1 cup milk, such as: oat, almond, soy, hemp, cashew
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2-4 medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder or extract
- ¾ teaspoon ground cardamon
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, add milk, coconut, water, dates, vanilla, cardamon and ¼ cup chia seeds. Blend well.
- Pour mixture into a bowl and add the other ¼ cup chia seeds. Stir until well incorporated, adding more milk or water to preferred consistency.
- Refrigerate 15 minutes and stir again to be sure chia seeds are well distributed.
- Serve with your choice of fresh or frozen fruit, chopped nuts or seeds, dried fruit or toasted coconut.
Notes
This recipe is easy to customize to dietary needs and taste preferences. Mix in a variety of different foods such as mango and coconut, cherries and almonds, mixed berries, or pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree. Add two tablespoons raw cacao powder for a rich chocolaty treat. Top with your choice of whipped cream.