Creamy Chia Pudding

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Cookie + Kate

Total Time

20 minutes

Prep Time

20 mins

Rating

(39)

Ingredients

3-4 servings

1 ½ cups water
¼ cup chia seeds
6 large dates
⅔ cup raw cashews (if you don’t have a high-powered blender, these will likely need to be soaked in water for 2 to 4 hours, then drained)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional toppings: Fresh fruit (berries, sliced bananas, chopped pineapple, etc.)
Sprinkle of cocoa powder, mini chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolate, toasted coconut, cinnamon, etc.

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Step 1

In a liquid measuring cup, combine the water and chia seeds. Set aside until the mixture forms a gel, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

If your dates aren’t soft and plump, place them in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Set aside for up to 20 minutes, or until the chia seeds are ready. Drain.

Step 3

Pit the dates. In a blender, combine the pitted dates with the cashews, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Pour in half or more of the chia gel (I prefer chia seeds in their blended state, so I poured in almost all of mine). Puree until smooth. If your pudding gets warm in the process, you’ll need to chill it until cool.

Step 4

Serve individual portions of pudding with any remaining chia gel swirled in. Top with any garnishes you’d like. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Chef’s notes

Chocolate pudding option:

Stir in cocoa powder, to taste (a little goes a long way). Add some mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate if you want to go all in!

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