Spiced Chia Pudding
Spiced Chia Pudding
About this Recipe
This spiced chia pudding is everyone’s favorite, packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Top it with whatever you like (pistachios and berries for me, a little blueberry, chocolate chip, and maple syrup action for my kids).
The Benefits
Chia is widely touted as a great source of complete protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Spices, nuts, and fruit all bring their own potent nutritional profiles to this concoction, making it an excellent breakfast or restorative snack.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk of choice
- Pinch of saffron
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or pinch of vanilla bean powder
- 6 Tbsp (60 g) chia seeds
- Pistachios for serving
- Berries for serving
- Sweetener of your choice for serving
Directions
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Step 1
Warm the milk in a medium pot over medium heat, careful not to let it boil. -
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix a pinch of saffron into 1 Tbsp of the warm milk, using the back of a spoon to crush the saffron, so that the flavor releases into the milk. -
Step 3
Transfer the saffron milk mixture back into the pot of milk and whisk in the ground cardamom, cinnamon, and a pinch of vanilla extract or vanilla bean powder. Adjust these to taste. -
Step 4
Transfer the warm milk into glass jars or bowls. Divide the chia seeds among the jars/bowls, and mix well. Allow to set in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours and up to overnight. -
Step 5
Serve with pistachios and berries or whatever toppings you like and a dash of your favorite sweetener, if desired.
About the author
Kanchan Koya
Author of the cookbook Spice Spice Baby, Kanchan Koya holds a PhD in biomedicine from Harvard and is also a holistic health coach. Her mission is to make everyone more comfortable cooking with spices, for both their health-giving properties and their ability to make your food sing with flavor.
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