Lemon Cream Chia Pudding
A refreshing and uplifting breakfast treat combining the creamy sweetness of chia pudding with zesty lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Almond Milk
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
- 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Chia Seeds
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or Coconut Cream (optional)
- 1 cup Fresh Berries
- 1 tablespoon Extra Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Combine your base: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, pour in the 2 cups of almond milk and follow with the 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir gently to combine the liquids.
- Zest away: Add the zest! Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of lemon zest and stir.
- Sweeten the deal: Add the 3 tablespoons of maple syrup and mix well.
- Add the chia: Stir in the 1/2 cup of chia seeds to prevent clumping.
- In goes the creaminess (optional): If using, add the 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or coconut cream and stir.
- Chill for at least 2 hours: Cover and refrigerate.
- Serve time: Stir, adjust consistency with almond milk if needed, and serve with fresh berries and extra lemon zest.
Notes
Experiment with flavors and ingredients! This pudding can be customized with different fruits or sweeteners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia pudding, lemon pudding, healthy breakfast, vegan recipe