My Favorite Chia Seed Pudding

Cookie and Kate published this recipe on cookieandkate.com. SeeMeCook added nutrition.

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This creamy chia seed pudding recipe tastes like a creamsicle! It is a healthy, citrusy, gluten-free treat that works perfectly as a snack, dessert, or make-ahead breakfast.

Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Equipment: Stovetop
Good for: Breakfast or snacks
Cuisine: American
Contains: Tree nuts and alcohol

Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.

Ingredients

1 serving

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1 cup cashew milk, almond milk or light coconut milkHomemade preferred
½ tsp orange zestPreferably from an organic orange
⅛ tsp vanilla extractMore to taste
3 tbsp chia seeds
Honey or maple syrupFor drizzling
ToppingsSliced bananas, fresh or defrosted berries, berry chia seed jam, shredded coconut, or toasted chopped nuts

Steps

In a small jar or bowl, combine the milk, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
Taste the mixture, and if you’d like a more pronounced vanilla flavor, add another 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract. Be sure to measure out the extra vanilla extract rather than just pouring more in—it’s easy to go overboard.
Whisk in the chia seeds.
Let the mixture rest for about 15 minutes, then whisk the mixture again to break up any clumps.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight), until the chia seeds have absorbed enough moisture to achieve a pudding-like state. If you think of it, give it a stir sometime along the way to break up any clumps of chia.
Before serving, stir once again to break up any clumps of chia seeds.
Serve with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup on top and any additional toppings you might like.

Notes

This pudding will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for about 5 days. Note on Orange Juice: Earlier versions of this recipe included orange juice, but the acidity can sometimes prevent chia seeds from plumping properly depending on the pH of the juice and milk used. Zest is more reliable for flavor. If the pudding is too thick, simply stir in a little extra milk.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories: 343
Protein: 8 g
Carbs: 22 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 10 g

Where the calories come from

Cashew milk, almond milk or light coconut milk44%
Chia seeds35%
Toppings15%
Honey or maple syrup6%
Vanilla extractUnder 1%
Orange zestUnder 1%

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