Simple Chia Pudding (vegan, gf)
You know what? This simple chia pudding is the base for some of my most colorful and fun + healthy treats.
It’s also such a creamy and delicious snack just as itself. I make up a big batch at the beginning of the week, and then I store it in the fridge for quick snacks or light meals.
Another great thing is it’s wonderful for when you come home hungry. Just scoop up some spoonfuls, as you’re putting your lunch or dinner together, and it will help curb overeating.
Or if you are not in the mood to cook, and you don’t have any leftovers, then this chia pudding is a perfect solution! Just add oats, a smoothie, fruit, nut butter… really anything you’re in the mood for. I find that a mix of sweet and salty is a great way to satisfy your hunger cravings, so those get added into my pudding parfait too.
Here are lots of yumilicious smoothie recipes you can swirl into this simple chia pudding
The chia smoothie parfait at the top is a snack that comes together fast, but it doesn’t look like a quick treat. And it definitely doesn’t taste like one!
Bottom Layer: chia pudding colored with natural food dye for a fun, pretty treat. Divide between glasses.
Second Layer: is a coconut yogurt smoothie.
1 large banana sliced & frozen
scoop of plain coconut yogurt
1 teaspoon of maca powder
Set the frozen fruit and on counter for about 10 minutes to thaw just a bit. Add all ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor until creamy. Scoop a little bit on top of the bottom layer.
Top Layer: I added fresh mangoes to the remaining smoothie in the blender and pulsed a couple of times.
Divide the mango smoothie between glasses, and then sprinkle with your favorite toppings. I used cacao nibs and raw buckwheat groats on mine.
Here’s a breakfast idea you might like. We jazzed the simple chia pudding below with drizzles of melted dark chocolate and almond butter, and then I sprinkled them with cacao nibs and pomegranate jewels for a pop of color. This was a little summer brunch I put together, so I added avocado toast and luscious fresh fruit to round it out.
I hope you enjoy this simple treat, and I have more smoothie and chia parfait recipes that I think you will love!
Simple Chia Pudding
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 cup non dairy milk
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup non- dairy yogurt or
- 1/4 cup favorite smoothie
- natural sweetener (maple syrup, brown rice syrup, agave, etc)
Instructions
Whisk the milk, chia, and yogurt or smoothie in a large jar with a lid. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stir again, and refrigerate for 3 hours but preferable overnight before serving.
Notes
You can also add 1/4 to 1/3 cup rolled oats and decrease chia seeds to 2 tablespoons. It's also easy to make much larger batches. Just increase the amounts by the proportion listed.
P.S. I just posted a Gingerbread Granola recipe that would be perfect with this!
