Description
This Lemon Cream Chia Pudding with Oat Milk is a delightful blend of zesty chia pudding and a smooth lemon-infused cream layer. It’s a vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly treat perfect for any time of day!
Ingredients
Chia Pudding Layer:
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup oat milk (or any milk of your choice)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Lemon Cream Pudding Layer:
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 1 hour and drained)
- 1/2 cup oat milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (for color)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (or 1 tsp minced fermented lemon rind)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chia Pudding Layer: In a bowl, mix chia seeds, oat milk, lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Whisk for 1 minute. Chill until thickened.
- Soak and Drain the Cashews: Soak cashews in hot water for 1 hour, then drain.
- Make the Lemon Cream Pudding Layer: Blend soaked cashews, oat milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, turmeric, and lemon extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Pudding: Divide chia pudding into jars, then pour lemon cream layer on top.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate jars for 3 hours.
- Serve: Top with fruit, granola, coconut flakes, or maple syrup.
Notes
- Milk Alternatives: Use almond, coconut, soy milk, etc.
- Fermented Lemon Rind: Enhance flavor with 1 tsp minced fermented lemon rind.
- Probiotics: Add Greek yogurt for probiotic boost.
- Turmeric: Adjust for color and taste.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
