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Lemon Cream Chia Pudding

Delicious Lemon Cream Chia Pudding for a Guilt-Free Treat

A delightful Lemon Cream Chia Pudding that's vegan, gluten-free, and gut-healthy. A perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chia Pudding Base
  • 1/2 cup Chia Seeds
  • 2 cups Oat Milk Almond or soy milk are great substitutes.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Use regular zest if fresh lemons aren't available.
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup Agave syrup or honey can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Replace with vanilla bean if desired.
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
For the Lemon Cream Layer
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews Soak them for smooth blending or use silken tofu as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Store-bought lemon juice can be used.
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Optional for coloring.
  • 1 tsp Lemon Extract Can be replaced with additional lemon juice.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • high-speed blender
  • Small jars or serving glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, oat milk, lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until well blended. The mixture should be smooth and creamy with no clumps.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Stir after the first 15 minutes to prevent clumping.
  3. Soak the raw cashews in boiling water for 1 hour to soften.
  4. Blend the soaked cashews with additional oat milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric, and lemon extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Divide the chia pudding evenly among small jars, creating a layer at the bottom.
  6. Pour the lemon cream mixture over the chia pudding layer in each jar, covering it completely.
  7. Refrigerate the assembled jars for another 3 hours for the layers to set.
  8. Top with fresh fruit before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Stir chia seeds every 15 minutes while soaking to prevent clumping. Use clear jars for presentation.

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