Blueberry Chia Pudding
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Blueberry Chia Pudding
Description
This recipe begins with cooking fresh or frozen blueberries into a compote by simmering them on medium heat until they break down. After cooling, the compote is folded into a mix of chia seeds soaked in milk, sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with vanilla. The combined mixture is chilled to allow the chia to swell and create a thick, spoonable pudding consistency. Stirring the pudding before and during chilling helps distribute the compote evenly and prevents clumps.
The finished pudding has a creamy texture from the milk and smoothness from the blended chia seeds, contrasted by the slight tartness and berry flavor of the blueberry compote. It can be served plain or garnished with toppings like yogurt, fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds for added variety. The recipe provides an appealing way to combine the natural benefits of chia seeds with a fresh fruit element.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, cook the blueberries on medium heat for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they cook down into a compote.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a bowl and mix together until well combined.
- Add the blueberry compote to the chia pudding and stir well to combine.
- Let it set for a couple of minutes (5-10 minutes) in the fridge before going back in and giving it a second stir.
- Let the chia pudding set in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight.
- Give it a stir before serving, and add in your favorite toppings, such as yogurt, fruit, nuts, and/or seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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