Cherry Chia Seed Pudding
Cherry Chia Seed Pudding, a simple chia seed pudding recipe topped with cherries and a sprinkle of granola. Great for a make ahead plant-based breakfast or snack!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 handheld immersion blender or traditional blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherries
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chia seeds
- Optional garnishes: sliced cherries, granola, nuts, seeds
Instructions
- Blend cherries: Add pitted and sliced cherries, plant-based milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a medium mixing bowl. Blend with an immersion blender (or place inside a blender) to make a cherry liquid.1 cup cherries, 2 cups plant-based milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- Make chia pudding: Add chia seeds to the mixing bowl and stir to combine. Let sit 10 minutes, then stir again to mix well. Then cover and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours to let the pudding thicken, ideally overnight.½ cup chia seeds
- Build chia pudding cups: To build the pudding cups, add the chilled and thickened cherries chia pudding into small glasses or jars, leaving about 1/2 inch left at the top. Then add sliced cherries and a sprinkle of nuts or seeds.Optional garnishes: sliced cherries, granola, nuts, seeds
Notes
Make ahead: Chia seed pudding is great for meal prep and can be made up to 3 days before eating. Build the entire pudding with toppings, or just make the pudding ahead of time and then top with cherries and nuts or seeds before serving.
Leftovers and storage: Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, add to airtight containers and freeze up to two month. To thaw, remove from freezer into refrigerator for 24 hours and then enjoy within 2-3 days.
Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is an estimate for all ingredients and using sunflower seeds as a source for the nuts or seeds. This recipe is vegan and gluten free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 61mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 9gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 3mg
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