Make this simple, healthy peach chia pudding for a make-ahead breakfast or light dessert. This recipe uses fresh peaches and simple ingredients for a satisfying, dairy-free meal.
Author:jesscarter
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:4 hr 10 min
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:No Cook
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup (adjust to taste)
1 cup fresh peaches, diced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional topping: extra diced peaches, chopped pecans
Instructions
In a medium bowl or jar, combine the chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
Whisk the mixture well for about one minute to prevent the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom.
Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency. Stir once after 30 minutes if you notice clumping.
While the pudding chills, prepare the peaches. If using fresh peaches, dice half of them finely and set aside. Puree the other half of the peaches in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Once the chia pudding is set, gently fold in the pureed peaches and cinnamon until evenly combined.
Spoon the pudding into serving bowls or glasses. Top with the reserved diced fresh peaches and chopped pecans, if using. Serve cold.
Notes
For a thicker pudding, increase the chia seeds to 1/3 cup per cup of liquid.
If you prefer a sweeter pudding, add more maple syrup when mixing the base.
You can use frozen peaches; thaw them first and drain any excess liquid before pureeing or dicing.