Description
This Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding is a creamy, nutritious, and flavorful vegan dessert or breakfast option. Made with pumpkin puree, chia seeds, and a hint of pumpkin pie spice, it offers a delicious way to enjoy seasonal flavors while benefiting from the healthful properties of chia seeds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and maple syrup. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir the chia seeds into the pumpkin mixture, ensuring they are fully incorporated.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours or until the pudding has set and thickened.
- Serve and Garnish: Enjoy the pudding cold. Optionally, top with whipped cream, fresh fruit, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The nutritional information is based on using 2% milk; values may vary with different milk types.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Adjust the maple syrup quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
- For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or shredded coconut just before serving.
- If no pumpkin pie spice is available, substitute with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
