Chia pudding is a nutritious, wholesome, yet also tasty spoon dessert. Great for breakfast to start the day with energy, but also for a snack for both adults and children. It’s very easy to prepare, you only need three ingredients, namely your choice of milk (both cow’s milk and any plant-based milk), chia seeds, and maple syrup or honey to add a touch of sweetness. Then you can add whatever you like, fresh fruits, nuts, yogurt, and much more. Chia seeds are very nutritious, thanks to their high calcium content, as well as fatty acids like Omega-3 and Omega-6. If you like chia seeds, also try my chia seed crackers, a crunchy, tasty, and nutritious snack!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 1 chia pudding
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: British
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk (of choice, including plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave syrup, or honey)
- 1 peach
- 8 almonds
- to taste plain natural yogurt
Steps
Preparing chia pudding with peaches and almonds is really very simple, it takes longer to write the recipe than to make it. Here’s how:
Pour the milk into a glass or similar container. Add the chia seeds and maple syrup and stir. Cover, let it rest for 5 minutes, then stir again to remove any lumps. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or even overnight if you wish.
Before serving, coarsely chop the almonds and toast them in a non-stick pan for a few moments, stirring often to prevent burning.
Wash and dry the peach, remove the pit, and dice it. You can also peel it before dicing if you prefer.
Take your chia pudding out of the fridge, stir briefly, add 2-3 tablespoons of natural yogurt on top, and finish with the diced peaches and toasted almonds. There you have it, your chia pudding with peaches and toasted almonds is ready to enjoy!
Tips
– You can prepare the chia pudding with fresh and dried fruits of your choice. Always try to choose seasonal fruits.
– If you want to add a touch of extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract along with the maple syrup.
– For a chocolate variant, add 1-2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the chia seed and milk mix and garnish with dark chocolate pieces.
