Description
A creamy and healthy pumpkin chia pudding that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert, capturing the essence of fall with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, coconut, etc.)
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Toppings: coconut yogurt, granola, pumpkin seeds, banana slices, crushed pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly, making sure there are no clumps.
- Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, then give it another stir to evenly distribute the seeds.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
- Once chilled, give it a final stir. If you prefer a mousse-like texture, blend the pudding before serving.
- Top with your favorite toppings, like coconut yogurt, granola, and fresh fruits before serving.
Notes
This pudding is adaptable; feel free to substitute non-dairy milk or sweeteners according to your dietary needs. Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin pudding, chia pudding, healthy dessert, fall recipes, vegan