How to Make Chia Pudding + 3 Delicious Topping Combos

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is often less expensive and provides similar sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Soy milk is typically cheaper and offers a similar texture.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Semi-sweet chocolate chips are more affordable and still provide sweetness.

berries

🥗Healthier: sliced bananas

💰Cheaper: frozen berries

Frozen berries can be more cost-effective and still nutritious.

Add 1/2 cup chia seeds to a mixing bowl.

Mix in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder with the chia seeds.

Pour in 2 cups full fat coconut milk and 1.5 cups oat milk into the bowl.

Add a small pinch of salt to the mixture.

If desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup for sweetness.

Stir the mixture well to ensure there are no lumps and the chia seeds are evenly mixed.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to set.

After refrigerating, stir the chia pudding before serving.

For the chocolate and banana version, add 3.5 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture before refrigerating.

To make the salted date caramel, blend 1/2 cup pitted fresh dates, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.

Prepare the banana by cutting it into thin slices while keeping the peel on, then remove the peel before serving.

Dollop the set chia pudding into a glass, pushing it against the sides to remove air bubbles.

Top the pudding with the date caramel and sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts.

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