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Chia Pudding, Three Ways

Kathryn Hitchcock, MS, RD
Looking to change up your usual breakfast or dessert routine? Try these chia puddings for a filling, nutritious bite.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base

  • ½ cup chia seeds, whole
  • 2 cups milk (your choice)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

Topping Choices: Pumpkin Spice

  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • ½ tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 tbsp pepitas

Topping Choices: Almond Chocolate Chip

  • ½ tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds

Topping Choices: Caramelized Banana

  • ½ banana
  • ½ tsp neutral oil
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

For Pudding Base

  • Combine the chia seeds, milk, and maple syrup/honey in a large jar or container. Stir together until chia seeds are dispersed. The mixture might seem thin but will thicken in time!
  • Let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • To add toppings –take ½ cup of the base mixture and put in a smaller bowl. Add whichever topping variety and stir well until combined.

For Caramelized Banana Topping

  • Heat a small pan on the stove to medium heat.Add oil, then add slices of banana. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until caramelized. Dust with cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1167IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chia seed