Easy Dairy-Free Chia Pudding

This creamy dairy-free chia pudding is so simple to make and it is delicious! I love topping it with my favorite in season berries or even just eating it on it’s own.

It is so sweet and nourishing! I enjoy having it as part of my breakfast or a mid-morning snack! This can also make a wonderful dessert if you want to add some chocolate chunks and you’re favorite nut butter!

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A couple of years ago, I made a large batch of it for elk hunting season. It was so easy to portion out into small mason jars, top with berries, and keep in our cooler. I had a simple breakfast that I could throw in my pack early in the morning before heading out for my hunt! It was wonderful, so simple and a very good source of fuel for all the hiking that goes into a hunt.

The health benefits of this Dairy-Free Chia Pudding:

Chia Seeds: These small seeds are high in fiber and protein which can help boost your metabolism, aid in digestion, and reduce cravings. What a great food to start your day with! They are also a wonderful source of prebiotics, making them gut-healthy, as they promote beneficial flora to grow and thrive in the gut. Chia seeds are an anti-inflammatory due to their healthy omega 3 fats and antioxidant properties. These seeds sure do pack a nutritional punch and are so beneficial to our health.

Nut milks: The benefits can vary slightly depending on which nut milk you are using. Overall nut milks are nutrient rich. They contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants as well as protein. Nut milks are a good source of healthy fats and omega 3’s. Look for nut milks without unnecessary added ingredients.

Maple: This natural sweetener is loaded with antioxidants and minerals like magnesium, potassium, zinc, and calcium.

How to Make Dairy-Free Chia Pudding:

You will need:

• 2 cups of your favorite nut milk (I use a blend of coconut and cashew)
• 1/2 cup Organic Chia Seeds
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1 tsp Vanilla (optional)

Instructions:

I throw all the chia pudding ingredients into a quart size glass jar, put the lid on and shake it up! It’s super simple to make in the evening and then place it in the fridge overnight. It’ll be ready to go by morning.

If making it for that same day, it usually takes just a couple hours to set up.

Additional topping ideas:

• Berries: Full of antioxidants and vitamins!
• Freeze Dried Berries: These add a very nice crunch!
• Almond Butter: A delicious, creamy source of nutrients and protein.
• Chocolate Chunks: Who doesn’t love chocolate!?! Hu Kitchen Gems are my go-to! Hu Kitchen makes wonderful clean-ingredient chocolates.
• Nuts: Depending on the nut, you will get lots of health benefits from adding these as a topping.
• Bee Pollen: Has so many benefits! It is an anti-inflammatory, full of nutrients, prebiotics, and antioxidants. It supports our overall health and well-being and adds a sweet floral taste to the pudding!
• Blue Spirulina: Add 1/2 teaspoon of this into the recipe before shaking up the jar and allowing the pudding to set up! This won’t alter the flavor (just the color), but it will add so much nutritional benefit. Spirulina is a powerful anti-inflammatory and has so many vitamins and minerals. My favorite organic, high quality brand is E3 Live Blue Majik Spirulina. Use code: TPJL for 10% off your order.

Tips for Making this Chia Pudding:

• Look for nut milk that is free from emulsifiers, seed oils, gums, carrageenan, and other unnecessary additives. Ideally you want to find one that is just nuts, water, and maybe salt. Two brands that I would recommend are ‘Malk’ and ‘Elmhurst’.
• OR if you can tolerate dairy.. use your favorite raw milk!

• After the initial mixing, within the first hour or so, I like to occasionally shake the jar while it is setting up. This helps prevent any clumping.

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Dairy-Free Chia Pudding

This creamy dairy-free chia pudding is so simple to make and it is delicious! It is a wonderful breakfast, mid-morning snack, or even dessert! I love topping it with my favorite in season berries or even just eating it on it's own.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Set up time: 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Author thispurelyjoyfullife.com – Kimberley

Ingredients

Chia Pudding Ingredients

• 2 cups of your favorite nut milk I use a blend of coconut and cashew
• 1/2 cup Organic Chia Seeds
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1 tsp Vanilla optional

Optional Toppings:

• Berries
• Freeze Dried Berries
• Almond Butter
• Chocolate Chunks
• Nuts
• Bee Pollen

Instructions

• Put the chia pudding ingredients into a quart size glass jar.
• Put the lid on and shake it up!
• Then place it in the fridge overnight. It’ll be ready to go by morning.
• Alternatively, you could put the ingredients in a large bowl, stir to combine, and then place in the fridge to set up.
• If making it for that same day, it usually takes just a couple hours to set up.

Notes

Optional Addition:

Blue Spirulina: Add 1/2 teaspoon of this into the recipe before shaking up the jar and allowing the pudding to set up! This won’t alter the flavor (just the color), but it will add so much nutritional benefit. Spirulina is a powerful anti-inflammatory and has so many vitamins and minerals. My favorite organic, high quality brand is E3 Live Blue Majik Spirulina. Use code TPJL for 10% off your order.

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