Soooo I know it’s Tuesday and not Monday, but with the holiday (and my boyfriend’s bday on Sunday – Happy Birthday, Boyfriend – woo!!) I couldn’t get my ish together in time to post my MMAZ recipe. But this one is too good not to post at all, so here it is a day late!
This week’s ingredient is Vanilla – yum!!
I wanted to create a dessert (I’m definitely on a dessert kick lately – which is not good but SO good at the same time) that didn’t require any cooking and had minimal ingredients. Enter Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding!
Ingredients? Almond milk, chia seeds, and liquid vanilla stevia. Mix together, refrigerate for a bit, and voila, you have a delicious, sugar-free, healthy dessert!
The chia seeds gel up a bit to give the milk a thicker, close to pudding-like texture. They also provide Omega-3s, fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Regular old vanilla pudding ain’t got nothing on this!
This recipe makes one mega portion, so I suggest splitting it with a date for a romantic treat or doling it out into a few separate bowls.
But hey, no judgements if you just want to grab a spoon and dig in all by your lonesome!
Before I leave you, we’re in the final hours of the Zim’s GIVEAWAY! Get in those entries while you still can!
What’s your favorite vanilla-flavored concoction?
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 4.5 Tbsp chia seeds
- 10ish drops vanilla liquid stevia
- optional toppings: dark chocolate chunks, goji berries, sliced banana, fresh berries
- Add all ingredients to a jar or bowl.
- Stir or shake to combine well.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Remove from the fridge and give the pudding a good stir.
- Divide into bowls (or just get a few spoons), add any desired toppings and serve.
- If you don't have vanilla liquid stevia, you can try vanilla extract + sweetener of choice - though I can not speak to the results.
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Chia puddings are so delicious, and you’re is so pretty with the goji berries and chocolate! I will try this with vanilla extract and agave nectar. I don’t really like the aftertaste of stevia
Jojo @ RunFastEatLots recently posted…The Boston Marathon by Numbers
vanilla extract and agave should work :). let me know how it turns out!
This sounds fantastic! I was just writing about how since we’ve switched to paleo, I’m dying for some desserts, but can’t really figure out what to make. I’ll give this a shot tomorrow!
Yuliya recently posted…13 reasons why moving to the (Dutch) countryside is going to be awesome
awesome! let me know how you like it
I love chia seeds. I add them everywhere – smoothies, salads. I eat them by handfuls too 🙂 Awesome recipe, Nicole!
Lean Lena recently posted…Breakfast Quiche Recipe
be careful or you’ll turn into a chia pet! haha
Where do you get this chia seed? Thanks for linking up with us!
Meranda@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…Spinach, Bacon, and Sweet Potato Salad From the Runner’s World Cookbook
Thanks for hosting! Any health food store should have chia seeds. If you can’t find them, they’re easy to get online at a place like vitacost or even amazon 🙂
Chia seed pudding is a favorite! It was my go to last summer! I love the addition of Goji berres!
Thanks, Sarah! It was my first time making it – definitely a new go-to 🙂
fitfulfocus@gmail.com recently posted…Running, Weddings, & Serious Marathon Goals
I’ve made chocolate chia pudding, but not vanilla – time to remedy that! Definitely with chocolate chunks…
Annie recently posted…Virtual Vegan LINKY Potluck 8
if there is ever a question between adding chocolate or not adding chocolate, is it even really a question?
pudding looks great and healthy option for breakfast….thanx for sharing it with us…
any time!
OH WOW!!! I love chia, I add it add it to everything. This recipe right here will be something I’m going to make soon! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Erin! Let me know how you like it!
I love chia pudding! 😀 I haven’t had a chance to go get goji berries, but that’s on my list of wants at the moment! I’d love to try adding em’ to puddings and smoothies! :]
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Love goji berries! but i’m sure it’d work just as well with any other berry or dried fruit that you have on hand 🙂