Pumpkin spice chia seed pudding
It’s pumpkin spice season, and this luscious pudding is sure to be a new cold-weather favorite. A dessert that’s nutrient-rich and packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants? Yes, please.
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1¼ cups pumpkin puree
- ½ cup pure maple syrup to taste
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup chia seeds
Put everything but the chia seeds into a mixing bowl and whisk together until well-combined. Add the chia seeds and mix well with a spatula or spoon.
Refrigerate overnight. Serve cold or warm. Top it off with toasted walnuts and pepitas or your favorite granola for a little crunch.
Per serving: 142 calories, 4.9 grams fat, 2.9 grams protein, 23.5 grams carbohydrates, 15 grams sugar, 6.9 grams fiber. Makes eight servings.
Adapted from The Roasted Root: https://www.theroastedroot.net/pumpkin-spice-chia-seed-pudding-paleo-vegan
This recipe was originally featured in MESSA DiscoverYou November/December 2020.
