Description
Creamy lemon chia pudding showcases zesty citrus notes with a silky smooth texture. Refreshing dessert blends tangy lemons and nutrient-rich chia seeds, promising a delightful treat you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) coconut cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) almond milk
- ⅔ cup (120 ml) honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup (40 g) chia seeds
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 lemon zests
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Vigorously whisk chia seeds, almond milk, lemon zest, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl until ingredients are fully integrated and smooth, eliminating all potential clumps.
- Chilling and Setting: Cover the mixture with a sealed lid or plastic wrap, then refrigerate for 90 minutes to overnight, allowing chia seeds to absorb liquid and transform into a creamy, luxurious pudding texture.
- Lemon Cream Creation: Blend lemon juice, coconut cream, honey, and optional ground turmeric in a blender until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with vibrant color and seamless incorporation.
- Assembly and Layering: Evenly distribute the set chia pudding into serving vessels, then carefully pour the lemon cream on top, using a spatula to ensure elegant, balanced coverage across each portion.
- Final Chilling and Finishing: Refrigerate the layered puddings for an additional 2-3 hours to harmonize flavors, then garnish with optional lemon zest, honey drizzle, or fresh berries just before serving to enhance visual appeal and taste complexity.
Notes
Optimize Chia Seed Absorption: Whisk ingredients vigorously to prevent clumping and ensure even hydration, which creates a smoother, more consistent pudding texture.
Chill for Perfect Consistency: Refrigerate overnight to allow chia seeds to fully expand and develop a creamy, pudding-like consistency that’s both thick and luxurious.
Blend Lemon Cream Carefully: Use a blender to create an ultra-smooth topping, ensuring no lumps remain and achieving a silky, professional-quality cream layer.
Flavor Enhancing Tip: Add a pinch of ground turmeric for a vibrant color boost and subtle depth to the lemon cream topping, elevating the visual and taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg