Brighten up your day with this Beautiful Berry Chia Pudding!
This is not your average chia pudding, the secret here is in the CASHEWS! The texture is all-important, having a luscious “creamy” taste elevates this Berry Chia Pudding above the everyday. Honestly, I can’t think of a better way to start your morning!
Berries are extremely healthy, containing phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals that deeply nourish our bodies and help ward off chronic disease. Eating a cup of berries a day has been shown to strengthen the immune system and aid in longevity.
I’ve adapted this recipe from Amy Chaplin’s lovely book Whole Food Cooking Every Day:
What’s so great about Chia Seeds?
- they’re nature’s way of providing us with healthy fats, in particular, omega 3 essential fatty acids
- high in protein
- loaded with antioxidants
- nutrient-dense and calorie poor – which is excellent for weight-loss
How do I make it?
Berry Chia Pudding is super simple to whip up.
- Soak the cashews in boiling water to soften them up a little. If you’re very short on time you can skip this step
- Heat the frozen berries and OJ for about 5-10 minutes
- Blitz in a high-speed blender along with the drained and rinsed cashews, then add the chia seeds and stir well. Allow to chill in the fridge for an hour or so
- That’s it!
What equipment do I need to make this Beautiful Berry Chia Pudding?
A high-speed blender such as a Vitamix makes all the difference!
I hope you love this Beautiful Berry Chia Pudding! If you do make it please take a picture and share it on INSTAGRAM and I’ll repost it on my stories. I’d love to hear from you, please leave a comment and rate the recipe! Thanks so much and Happy Plant-Based Cooking!
Beautiful Berry Chia Pudding!
A delectable “creamy” chia pudding treat.
Ingredients
4 cups frozen berries
Zest and juice of a large orange
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews
6 tablespoons Chia seeds
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in a bowl of boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Place the frozen berries, cinnamon, orange zest, and juice in a medium pan bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cover. Allow to bubble away for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Thoroughly drain and rinse the cashews.
- Pour the berries, drained cashews, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender. Blitz until smooth.
- Transfer into a bowl, add the chia seeds, whisk well, cover, and place in the fridge.
- Allow to chill for at least 2 hours, whisking occasionally to distribute the chia seeds evenly.
- The pudding with thicken further if it is left overnight, if it’s too thick for your liking, add a tablespoon or two of your favorite plant milk.
