Chia pudding is popular on cafe menus at the moment. You may be surprised how easy it is to make. Be creative and adapt it. Prunes are a favourite addition of mine but dates, banana, cinnamon or berries are also scrumptious. Adding nuts and seeds just before serving gives the pudding a crunchy texture. On its own, without any exciting extras, it reminds me a bit of boarding school years ago.
Ingredients
| 12 | Dried prunes (Main) |
| 1 | Orange, zest and juice |
| ¾ cup | Chia seeds (Main) |
| 2 cups | Almond milk, or soy milk |
| ¼ tsp | Cinnamon |
| ½ tsp | Vanilla |
| ¼ cup | Chopped hazelnuts |
Other options
| 1 serving | Banana |
| 1 serving | Berries |
| 1 serving | Maple syrup |
| 1 serving | Honey |
| 1 serving | Dates |
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Directions
- Place the prunes in a small pot with the orange zest and juice. Heat slowly for 15 minutes until the prunes are soft. Add a little water if needed.
- Place the chia, milk, cinnamon and vanilla in a bowl. Cover and leave overnight.
- In the morning fold the prunes through or layer in a bowl. Top with nuts, banana or other fruit.
