So here’s what happens when the warm, slightly spicy flavors of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves meet coconut milk, vanilla and chia seeds – delicious, creamy vanilla chai spiced chia pudding (say that five times fast!) oh yes, it is indeed quite happening. In your stomach, that is.
On a healthy note: chia seeds are rich in essential fatty acids particularly Omega-3s, high in fiber and quality protein, and a good source of minerals and antioxidants. This chia pudding is dairy and gluten free. What’s not to love about that? And on top of being enjoyed as dessert it’s great for breakfast too.
And all the chai lovers, please stand up!
Vanilla Chai Spiced Chia Pudding
serves 2
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (13.5 ounce can coconut milk), blended
- 1 cup brewed masala chai
tea
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of himalayan salt or sea salt
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
DIRECTIONS
- Pour equal servings blended coconut milk into 2 separate 16-ounce mason jars
- Add 1/2 cup chai tea, and 1/4 cup chia seeds to each jar and shake well
- Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 Tbsp honey, and a pinch of salt to each jar and shake well
- Refrigerate overnight allowing chia seeds to absorb liquid and soften
- Serve and enjoy!
Note: It is important to blend the coconut milk before adding the other ingredients so that the pudding is smooth and creamy instead of having little lumps of coconut milk in it. You can substitute maple syrup or other sweeteners but you may have to adjust the amounts depending on how sweet they are.
If you’re a chocolate lover try my chocolate cherry chia pudding.
That looks like a pretty good recipe! Does it taste like a vanilla chai spiced latte? LOL! Sounds delicious, thanks for sharing!
Matt
Thanks, Matt! Believe it or not it’s pretty close :)
Hey Jess, like the article. I’m a real vanilla lover at heart and this definitely sounds right up my alley. I’ll definitely be sure to give this a shot. I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes. Be sure to keep these recipes coming.
Thank you, Diondre! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out. More recipes to come for sure :)
I really like this site. First of all, I love Chai tea and it goes well with anything. I like that you incorporate it into your recipes. I would definitely try these recipes out. keep up the good work!
Thank you, Evelyn! I hope you enjoy the recipes, let me know how it goes :)