Description
A creamy and nutritious Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding made with pumpkin puree, chia seeds, and warm spices. This easy no-cook recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack and can be customized with various toppings for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds to the pumpkin mixture, ensuring they are well distributed throughout the liquid.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours or until the pudding has set and thickened to a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Enjoy the pudding chilled. Optional toppings include whipped cream, fresh fruit, cinnamon, or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Store Leftovers: Keep any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The nutritional information is based on using 2% milk; using alternative milks will affect nutritional values.
- Maple syrup can be adjusted to taste or substituted with honey or agave syrup.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and a vegan sweetener.
- For thicker pudding, increase chia seeds slightly or chill overnight.
- Not suitable for those allergic to pumpkin or chia seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
