Are you in search of a delectable, plant-powered breakfast that satisfies your taste buds and nourishes your body? Look no further than vegan chia pudding – a delightful treat that the whole family can enjoy!
I love chia pudding and really appreciate the health benefits of chia. Like, do you want to clean your colon the natural way? Eat chia pudding! Chia seeds absorb liquid, creating a gel-like consistency that not only gives the pudding its signature texture but also provides a sustained release of energy, keeping you fueled throughout the morning. But I also like the texture of chia pudding and I need more ways to eat it. That's why I made this piña colada vegan chia pudding.
I also have a method for making vegan chia pudding with coconut milk as well as nondairy yogurt. The recipe I share below makes two 8 oz jars, but you can easily double or triple the base recipe and keep a container of the vegan chia pudding in your fridge for the week. Then make different versions with various fruit, nuts, seeds, or nut butters of your choice.
what you need to make vegan chia pudding
- whole black or white chia seeds
- nondairy milk
optional add-ins:
- canned crushed pineapple
- lime juice & zest
- toasted coconut chips
- mint
- lime wedges
I have used pineapple to sweeten this piña colada vegan chia pudding but you could swap that for any other fruit or use maple syrup or agave nectar to give your chia pudding added sweetness. Any liquid flavors should be added to the nondairy milk and chia mixture from the start. Flavors will then develop more once it's refrigerated overnight to thicken.
how to make vegan chia pudding
Combine chia seeds and lime zest in a bowl, then add pineapple juice and nondairy milk.
Whisk the ingredients together and cover. Refrigerate overnight to thicken into chia pudding
Once the mixture has set overnight you'll have a thick and set vegan chia pudding. It's now ready to be made into any breakfast delight you crave.
The chia pudding can be combined with your oatmeal or overnight oats, added to a fruit salad bowl, or thrown in a smoothie if you get bored of eating the pudding straight up. If you want to mix it into overnight oats check out my recipes for cherry pie overnight oats or maple peach pecan overnight oats.
equipment you need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups
- microplane
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- can opener
- 8 oz mason jars with lids (optional)
Embrace the luscious world of chia pudding and revolutionize your breakfast routine. With its health benefits, adaptability, and irresistible flavors, this plant-based delight is a game-changer for those seeking a guilt-free indulgence. Try the piña colada version if that floats your boat, or experiment with your own – the journey to a delicious and nourishing morning begins with vegan chia pudding!
vegan chia pudding
Ingredients
- ⅓ C whole black chia seeds
- 1 C nondairy milk
- ½ C pineapple juice from a can of crushed pineapple
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 C canned crushed pineapple juice drained, plus more for garnish
- ½ C toasted coconut chips
- mint sprigs as garnish
- lime slices as garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chia seeds, nondairy milk, pineapple juice, and lime zest in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The chia seeds will expand and the mixture will be the consistency of pudding.
- In the morning create parfaits by layering chia pudding on the bottom of a jar, then add ½ cup crushed pineapple to each jar, another layer of chia pudding, then top with toasted coconut chips, more crushed pineapple, mint sprigs, and extra lime slices, if desired. I like squeezing more lime juice on top before eating. You can place the lids on the. jar and take the chia pudding to go. The chia pudding will last 5 days in the fridge.
Karen Anderson
Re Vegan Chia Pudding:
Have been cooking recipes from your 'All Day' cookbook. Love these so much I'm now exploring your blog. Now have a long list to try.
One thing, I'm wondering why the instructions above (in pictorial) say to mix the spices into the lean ground beef and to form it into a ball with your hands. Looks like someone uses a template and is dropping your material in without ensuring other material is deleted?
Other than that, the recipe sounds delicious
Lauren Toyota
good catch. Just my mistake of copying and pasting from another post when making this one! It's fixed haha. Happy you are exploring the blog recipes too 😀 ENJOY!