Description
This creamy chia seed pudding is naturally sweetened with dates, offering a silky texture and a gentle caramel flavor. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or dessert that you can make ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2–3 dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings (e.g., fresh fruits, nuts, coconut flakes)
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds, almond milk, chopped dates, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir well to mix.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Serve chilled, topped with your choice of fresh fruits, nuts, or coconut flakes.
Notes
For a thicker pudding, increase chia to 1/3 cup. Adjust the sweetness with more or fewer dates as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22.5g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10.1g
- Protein: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg