Description
A creamy and nutritious Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding that combines the flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with the health benefits of chia seeds. This easy no-cook dessert or snack is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and can be enjoyed chilled with toppings like whipped cream, fresh fruit, cinnamon, or nuts.
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
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and maple syrup. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and has an even consistency.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir the chia seeds into the pumpkin mixture until they are evenly incorporated.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours or until the pudding has set and thickened.
- Serve: Enjoy the pudding cold, topped with your choice of whipped cream, fresh fruit, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- The nutritional information is based on using 2% milk; values will vary with different milk choices.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Adjust maple syrup amount to your preferred sweetness level.
- Pumpkin pie spice can be substituted with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if unavailable.
- For a thicker pudding texture, you can increase chia seeds slightly or chill longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
