Cashew Chia Pudding Bowl
Cashew Chia Pudding Bowl combines chia seeds soaked into a gel with a creamy blend of cashew nuts, dates, cinnamon, and vanilla. The pudding has a smooth, nutty texture with natural sweetness from the dates and a hint of warm spice from the cinnamon. Optional toppings like fresh berries, cocoa powder, or granola add varied flavors and crunch.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1½ cups water
- ⅔ cup cashew nuts raw
- 6 dates pitted, soaked in water overnight, and drained, large
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- Pinch salt sea salt
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup fresh berries chopped pineapple, or sliced bananas
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or ground cinnamon
- granola Amie’s Grain-Free, handful
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds and water; set aside until the mixture forms a gel, about 20 minutes.
- Combine the cashews, dates, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and half of the chia gel in a high-speed blender. Puree until smooth. Transfer the pureed mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the remaining chia gel.
- Serve immediately, topped with one or more of the optional toppings, if desired, or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.