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Creamy Lemon Chia Pudding

Creamy Lemon Chia Pudding: Your Guilt-Free Dessert Bliss

Experience the refreshing and indulgent Creamy Lemon Chia Pudding, a guilt-free dessert packed with nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Base
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds Essential for pudding texture
  • 2 cups almond milk or coconut milk Any plant-based milk works
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey Choose based on dietary preferences
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Fresh zest for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Adjust for tartness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional for flavor depth
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut cream Optional for creaminess
For Toppings
  • fresh berries Various berries for sweetness
  • granola For crunch
  • nuts Chopped or slivered for healthy fats

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Pudding Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds and your preferred milk until smooth and combined.
  2. Stir in maple syrup or honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add vanilla extract if desired.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, stirring once after an hour.
  4. Before serving, stir the pudding to restore its creamy texture and adjust thickness with more milk if necessary.
  5. Spoon the pudding into bowls and top with fresh berries, lemon zest, or Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For a delightful crunch, feel free to add granola as a topping. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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