The BEST Chia Seed Pudding (V + GF)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Lower in calories and dairy-free.

sweetener

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sugar

Natural option with potential health benefits.

Combine 1/2 cup chia seeds and 2 cups full fat coconut milk in a bowl.

Add 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; whisk together to prevent clumping.

For the golden milk variation, add 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of cardamom, a pinch of nutmeg, a pinch of cloves, a pinch of star anise, and a pinch of ground pepper to the mixture; whisk until well combined.

For the matcha mango variation, add 2 teaspoons culinary matcha to the base and whisk together.

For the chocolate peanut butter variation, add 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder and powdered peanut butter (or regular peanut butter) to the base; whisk until combined.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight.

Serve the golden milk chia seed pudding topped with strawberries and coconut flakes.

Serve the matcha chia seed pudding topped with mango, coconut flakes, and granola.

Serve the chocolate peanut butter chia seed pudding with a layer of peanut butter and chocolate chips.

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