Low-Sugar Berry Chia Seed Pudding with Toasted Nuts
Low-Sugar Berry Chia Seed Pudding with Toasted Nuts
Ingredients
For the Chia Pudding
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Berry Topping
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional, adjust to taste
For the Garnish
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes to ensure all the chia seeds are separated and fully hydrated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again briefly to break up any clumps that may have formed. This second whisking helps prevent the chia seeds from settling at the bottom.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Divide the chia pudding mixture evenly among four small jars or serving glasses. Cover each container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
While the pudding chills, prepare the berry topping. In a small bowl, gently mash or lightly crush the mixed berries with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice and the optional 1 teaspoon of maple syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Before serving, lightly toast the chopped mixed nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn them.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
To serve, spoon the berry topping over the chilled chia pudding. Garnish with the toasted chopped nuts and a few fresh mint leaves. Enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Low-Sugar Berry Chia Seed Pudding with Toasted Nuts
Ingredients
For the Chia Pudding
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Berry Topping
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional, adjust to taste
For the Garnish
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes to ensure all the chia seeds are separated and fully hydrated.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again briefly to break up any clumps that may have formed. This second whisking helps prevent the chia seeds from settling at the bottom.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Divide the chia pudding mixture evenly among four small jars or serving glasses. Cover each container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
While the pudding chills, prepare the berry topping. In a small bowl, gently mash or lightly crush the mixed berries with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice and the optional 1 teaspoon of maple syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Before serving, lightly toast the chopped mixed nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn them.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
To serve, spoon the berry topping over the chilled chia pudding. Garnish with the toasted chopped nuts and a few fresh mint leaves. Enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 3 min