Description
A refreshing and creamy lemon-flavored chia pudding that makes for a delightful breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk the mixture well to prevent clumping.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt, then mix until fully combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to expand and thicken.
- Once set, stir the pudding and serve in bowls or jars, garnished with additional lemon zest or fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter pudding, adjust the amount of maple syrup or honey to taste.
- This pudding can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Experiment with different milk alternatives for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Chia Pudding