Vanilla Chia Pudding
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making vanilla chia pudding has become my go to breakfast because it comes together in just ten minutes with zero cooking required. Chia seeds are absolutely wonderful nutritional powerhouses, packed with omega 3 fatty acids and fiber that keep you satisfied all morning long. The best part? You likely have most of these ingredients in your pantry already, making this an incredibly affordable and convenient option for busy mornings. Just mix, refrigerate overnight, and you've got a creamy, delicious pudding waiting for you. Trust me, once you try this, you'll be making it all the time.
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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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