Yummy Lemon Cream Chia Pudding Recipe
This Yummy Lemon Cream Chia Pudding is a refreshing and nutritious dessert or breakfast option. Made with chia seeds soaked in almond milk and fresh lemon juice, it offers a tangy citrus flavor balanced by the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Enhanced with lemon zest and vanilla extract, and optionally enriched with Greek yogurt or coconut cream for extra creaminess, this pudding is simple to prepare and perfect for a healthy treat or light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Creaminess Add-in
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or coconut cream (optional for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Mix Liquid Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir the chia seeds into the liquid mixture, making sure they are evenly distributed to avoid clumping.
- Thicken: Cover the bowl and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight. This resting time allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquids and create a thick, pudding-like consistency.
- Stir Again: After chilling, give the pudding a thorough stir to break up any lumps and achieve a uniform texture.
- Add Creaminess: If desired, fold in Greek yogurt or coconut cream to enhance the pudding with a richer, creamier texture.
- Serve: Spoon the chia pudding into individual serving dishes and garnish with additional lemon zest or fresh berries for a bright and appealing presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk according to your preference or dietary needs.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less maple syrup or honey to suit your taste.
- For a vegan option, use coconut cream and maple syrup instead of Greek yogurt and honey.
- Ensure you stir the pudding a couple of times during refrigeration if possible to prevent clumping.
- This pudding keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adding fresh berries or nuts on top can provide extra texture and flavor.
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