Zesty Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding
If you are like me and found chia pudding kind of boring in the past, you will want to try this recipe. The frozen blueberries melt into the pudding adding SO much flavor and the kefir and lemon zest add just the right amount of tang! This is definitely no boring chia pudding!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk See this post if you would like to make your own almond milk
- ½ cup Forager Project drinking cashew yogurt (or regular kefir)
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 scoops collagen (I like Vital Proteins)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Combine well so that the chia seeds don't settle at the bottom of the bowl. You may need to mix again after 5-10 minutes to make sure the chia seeds distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into two separate containers that you will store in the refrigerator.
- Allow to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. The mixture should gelatinize to the consistency of pudding.
- Top with your favorite toppings. For this recipe, my favorite is to top with blueberry compote and toasted coconut flakes. Other good toppings would be fresh fruit, granola, hemp seeds, and nut butters. Enjoy!
Notes
I like to pre portion mine in these Weck Jars to keep in the refrigerator for a ready to go breakfast in the morning.
Note: when using the frozen blueberries they are going to let off some juices when they defrost. This helps to add flavor to this chia pudding with adding more sugar. If you are finding that your chia pudding is too liquid and you would like it thicker, cut back on the milk or the kefir by about ¼th cup OR add ½ to 1 more tablespoon.
Tip: This is an excellent meal prep recipe to have ready to go for the week! Keep in the refrigerator and pull out when you are ready to eat. All you have to do is add your favorite toppings. Breakfast will be ready in less than 2 minutes!
Collagen: my favorite collagen powder is Vital Proteins.