Description
Creamy cherry chia pudding with almond or coconut milk – a plant-based, gluten-free treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup cherries (fresh, frozen, or roasted)
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond or coconut)
- 1–2 teaspoons natural sweetener (maple syrup or monk fruit)
- 2–3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons oats or granola (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon pink pitaya powder (optional)
Instructions
- Blend or Mash Cherries: Blend cherries until smooth, leaving small chunks for texture. For roasted cherries, blend after cooling.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, combine chia seeds, plant milk, sweetener, and flavor boosters. Add pitaya powder if desired.
- Stir & Rest: Stir well and let sit for 5–10 minutes. Stir again, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Stir Again: Once set, stir to break up clumps and adjust thickness with more milk if needed.
- Serve & Customize: Top with granola, fresh cherries, shredded coconut, or cherry compote for added flavor.
Notes
- For a sugar-free version, use monk fruit or stevia as sweetener.
- To keep it gluten-free, use certified gluten-free granola or oats.
- Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3–5 days.
- Nutrition values are estimated based on common ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg