Description
This Great Peach Chia Pudding is a refreshing and nutritious dessert or breakfast option that combines ripe peaches with creamy almond milk and nutrient-packed chia seeds. Blended to perfection and chilled, this pudding offers a naturally sweet, smooth texture topped with crunchy almonds or granola and fresh peach slices, making it a delightful and healthy treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- 1 ripe peach, peeled and diced
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or granola
- Fresh peach slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Chia Pudding Base: In a blender, combine the diced peach, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, ensuring the mixture is well integrated and creamy.
- Mix with Chia Seeds: Pour the blended peach mixture into a bowl or jar and stir in the chia seeds thoroughly. Mixing well helps distribute the seeds evenly to form a consistent pudding texture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This resting time allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and swell, creating a thick, pudding-like consistency.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the chia pudding again to break up any clumps. Top with sliced almonds or granola for crunch and garnish with fresh peach slices to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice, including dairy or other plant-based alternatives.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey, agave syrup, or any sweetener preference.
- For a smoother texture, blend the mixture a bit longer before adding chia seeds.
- The pudding can be made up to 2 days in advance for convenience.
- Adjust the sweetness according to taste by adding more or less maple syrup.
