Plum Chia Seed Pudding
Plum Chia Seed Pudding, a simple plum-infused chia seed pudding topped with fresh plums and granola. A great plant-based breakfast or snack to prep ahead!
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 immersion blender or regular blender
- 4 small jars or cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup plums about 2-3 plums
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chia seeds
- Optional garnishes: cut plums, nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Blend plums: Add plums, 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 plum-flavored liquid.1 cup plums, 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 plum chia pudding into small glasses or jars, leaving about 1/2 inch left at the top. Then add cut plums and a sprinkle of nuts or seeds.Optional garnishes: cut plums, nuts or 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 plums 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: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 61mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 9gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 315mgIron: 3mg
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