Description
This Easy Chia Pudding Valentine is a delightful treat made with creamy almond milk and chia seeds, offering a smooth texture and fresh toppings. Perfect for a healthy dessert or breakfast option, it satisfies sweet cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice*
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- toppings of choice: fresh berries or other fruit, granola, nut butter, etc
Instructions
- In a bowl or mason jar, combine chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract if desired. If using a jar, secure the lid and shake to blend the ingredients well.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then stir or shake again to eliminate any clumps. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or overnight, until it thickens. If it's not thick enough after setting, add more chia seeds and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Store chia pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings for added flavor and texture.
For an extra layer of sweetness, consider adding more maple syrup according to your taste preference.
This pudding can double as a breakfast option, making it versatile for meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg