Description
A warm, creamy chia pudding made with almond milk and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, offering a cozy and nutritious vegan breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Place a medium pot over medium-low heat.
- Add almond milk and chia seeds, stirring well to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.
- Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
- Add more almond milk if a thinner texture is preferred.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, hemp seeds, and cinnamon.
- Mix thoroughly and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Add desired toppings and serve warm.
Notes
- Stir frequently to prevent chia seeds from clumping.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Use coconut milk for a richer texture or oat milk for natural sweetness.
- Add cocoa powder for a chocolate variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently with added milk to loosen texture.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
