This is a lovely breakfast, snack or dessert.
I prefer to make this at night to have it ready for a quick breakfast the next day. It takes almost no time to prepare, it is super healthy and delicious. Further, it’s one of my go to dessert when we have unexpected guest. Most children love it!!!
Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet. They are loaded with nutrients that can have important benefits for your body and brain.
- 1.5 l coconut milk
- 250 gr ⁄2 cup Chia Seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 ml maple syrup (or less (or sub any sweetener))
Optional
- ¼ tsp cinnamon powder
For Blended/Smooth Version:
- Place all ingredients in blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth.
For Whole Chia Seed Version:
- Blend all ingredients except chia seeds in a blender until smooth (including any added flavors, fruits or chocolate). Whisk in chia seeds.
- Pour mixture into a jar or glass container and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to let gel.
Mix up the Flavor:
- Chocolate: Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the blended version of this recipe and/or add chocolate flavored stevia
- Strawberry: Add 1/2 cup fresh strawberries to the blended recipe. Or, try blending fresh strawberries into a juice and use as part of the liquid in the whole chia seed recipe
- Chai: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder and a pinch of cardamon and cloves for a chai flavor
- PB&J: Add 3 Tablespoons each of natural Peanut or Almond butter and Jelly or Jam of choice. Blend into recipe if using blended version. For whole chia seed variation, blend the peanut butter and jelly into the milk before mixing in the seeds
- Pecan Pie: Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon powder to the base recipe and an optional 1/2 teaspoon
