Description
This Pumpkin Chia Pudding is a creamy, nutrient-packed breakfast or dessert option that blends pumpkin puree with chia seeds and coconut milk for a smooth, satisfying texture. Enhanced with warm pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup, it offers a delightful autumn flavor that’s both healthy and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Chia Pudding Base
- 5 to 6 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup canned coconut milk
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the chia seeds, milk, coconut milk, pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until everything is thoroughly mixed.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill and thicken for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquids and create a pudding-like consistency.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the pudding to break up any clumps. Add your favorite toppings such as yogurt, whipped cream, chopped pecans, granola, a cinnamon stick, or an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for enhanced flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use canned coconut milk for a creamier texture, but you can substitute with any milk of your choice.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup.
- Almond butter can be swapped with other nut or seed butters like cashew or sunflower seed butter.
- For a vegan option, ensure the milk used is plant-based and toppings are dairy-free.
- Make the pudding a day ahead for best consistency.
- Garnish creatively with seasonal nuts and spices to elevate presentation and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
