Blueberries and Cream Chia Pudding from Easy. Whole. Vegan.
Melissa King
If you’ve never had chia pudding, you simply have to try it—this is a perfect example of a whole food alternative that’s better than the boxed pudding we all grew up eating. You can use nondairy milk with what you have on hand—granola, berries, and more—to make it to your liking. Chia pudding is just as easy to make as my overnight oats recipe; however, unlike the overnight oats, this can be ready to eat in about half an hour. The instant stuff you find in the stores promises pudding in about the same time, but chia pudding is far healthier. Since I love most fruits, I had to make this blueberries and cream option for you. The richness of the Basic Cashew Cream pairs very well with the blueberries.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 151 kcal
- 2 cups almond milk (480 ml)
- ¼ cup chia seeds (40 g)
- 3 tablespoons Basic Cashew Cream recipe follows
- 1 teaspoon ground vanilla beans
- 1 Medjool date pitted and chopped
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (150 g)
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except the blueberries together. Make sure you stir very well, because the chia seeds tend to clump together at the bottom of the bowl. Add the blueberries and stir to incorporate.
Cover and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
If you want to make travel-size portions, put each serving in an 8-ounce mason jar. Then you can just grab and go on those busy mornings.
Variations
If you don’t like dates, use 2 teaspoons maple syrup.
To add some extra protein, mix in 1 tablespoon hemp hearts.
Cacao nibs or chocolate chips could also be added for a nice crunch. Use about 1 tablespoon.
Recipe from Easy. Whole. Vegan.: 100 Flavor-Packed, No-Stress Recipes for Busy Families © Melissa King, 2016. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Experiment. Available wherever books are sold. theexperimentpublishing.com