Chia Seed Pudding

I have had chia pudding on occasion and even added chia seeds to my morning oatmeal but never really made it into a pudding at home. It has an interesting texture, for sure, nothing more than what tapioca or rice pudding may offer. With a few simple ingredients you can have a delightful dessert or breakfast.     

Chai Seed Pudding with Fruit

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makes about 4 servings

1 cup (250ml) milk or almond milk

1/4 cup (60ml) chia seeds

2 teaspoons (10ml) honey or maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon (2ml) vanilla extract

plain Greek yoghurt or coconut milk yoghurt

fresh or frozen fruit

In a bowl mix together the chia seeds, almond milk, honey and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Once the pudding has set overnight, spoon pudding into dessert bowls and top with fruit and yoghurt; or you may serve in layers: pudding, fruit, pudding and top with fruit and yoghurt, if you wish to serve it that way.

Notes: I used frozen mangos chunks and blueberries, as that is all I had on hand. You could sauté fruit in brown sugar and cinnamon and allow to cool before serving with the pudding however I really like having tart fruit to top this pudding. You could also toast some coconut or slivered almond to sprinkle over top, if you wish.  

Hope everyone is doing well. - JD