Vanilla Chia Pudding
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A simple, creamy dessert made with chia seeds soaked in almond milk and vanilla extract.
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Ingredients
- 60 gchia seeds
- 400 mlalmond milk
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 20 ghoney
- nullpinch of salt
- 20 gunsalted butter
- 20 gpowdered sugar
- 1 nullvanilla beans(Scraped from a vanilla pod)
- 50 mLwater
- 1 gespresso powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together chia seeds, honey, and salt until well combined.
Tip: Whisk until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2
Add the almond milk and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Tip: This will allow the chia seeds to soak and the pudding to thicken.
- 4
While the pudding is chilling, melt the butter and espresso powder in a small saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Whisk until the butter is fully incorporated.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and water until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 6
Once the pudding has chilled, stir in the melted butter and espresso mixture, and then the powdered sugar mixture.
Tip: Use an electric mixer if desired for a creamier texture.
- 7
Stir in the vanilla beans and scrape them over the top of the pudding to create a striped effect.
Tip: This is optional, but adds a nice touch to the presentation.
- 8
Serve the pudding chilled, garnished with additional vanilla beans if desired.
Tip: You can also top with fresh fruit or whipped cream for extra flavor and texture.
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