Chia seeds are a type of nutritious seed which are rich in fiber, minerals, and antioxidants. Thanks to that, it is one of the most popular choices for a healthy diet today. To enjoy chia seeds to the fullest, let’s make kiwi chia pudding with chia seeds, plant-based milk, oats, yogurt, and kiwi.
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What is chia pudding?
Chia pudding is a unique type of pudding with the main ingredients including only chia seeds and milk/liquid. When soaked in water or milk, chia seeds expand and form a gel, making the mixture thicken, similar to the texture of pudding, hence the name chia pudding.
You can soak chia seeds in water, whole milk, or plant-based milk as you like. In my opinion, plant-based milk is the perfect choice to create a delicious yet low-calorie dessert for dieting. In this recipe, I use soy milk to pair with chia seeds for the chia pudding.
Ingredients for kiwi chia pudding
This is a sugar-free dessert that relies on the natural sweetness of fruits like kiwi and a bit of pear. If you want it sweeter, you can add a little honey when serving. Below are the necessary ingredients for 4 cups of kiwi chia pudding:
- 1 cup plant-based milk (250ml)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (60g)
- 1 cup oats (90g)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (125g)
- 4 kiwis
- 1 pear
- A handful of dried coconut flakes
- Honey (optional)
You can use either green or golden kiwis. In my experience, although golden kiwis are sweeter than green kiwis, the vibrant color of green kiwis makes them more appealing when decorating the kiwi chia pudding. For the topping of the kiwi chia pudding, besides using green kiwi slices and dried coconut like I did, you can absolutely garnish it with berries such as cherries, blueberries, raspberries, granola, etc.
How to make kiwi chia pudding
Step 1. Preparation
- Peel the kiwi and pear. Cut 1/4 of the kiwi into pieces (for garnish), slice another 1/4 (for decoration), and chop the remaining 1/2 of the kiwi to blend with the pear.
- Add chia seeds to the milk and soak for at least 30 minutes to allow the chia seeds to expand, thickening the mixture.
- Blend the kiwi and pear into a smooth mixture.
Step 2. Pouring layers of kiwi chia pudding into cups
- First, use the kiwi slices to decorate around the cup. It’s best to use a cylindrical cup for easier decoration and a more visually appealing result.
- Next, pour the layers into the cup. You can start with anything, from yogurt, kiwi & pear smoothie, chia pudding, or oats. In my cup, I chose yogurt as the first layer, followed by oats – smoothie – oats – chia pudding – oats. Once the cup is nearly full, use the remaining kiwi slices to decorate the rim, then continue pouring layers of smoothie, yogurt, and chia pudding as desired until the cup is full.
- Finally, top the cup with dried coconut and kiwi, or any topping of your choice. You can enjoy it right away or chill the kiwi chia pudding in the refrigerator for about an hour or overnight to allow the pudding to firm up.
Storing Kiwi Chia Pudding
Since this is a no-cook dessert, it should always be stored in the refrigerator. Try to enjoy it within 2 days for the best quality. If you notice any signs of spoilage, you should discard the entire cup.
Kiwi Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk 250ml
- 1/4 cup chia seeds 60g
- 1 cup oats 90g
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt 125g
- 4 kiwis
- 1 pear
- A handful of dried coconut flakes
- Honey optional
Instructions
Step 1. Preparation
- Peel the kiwi and pear. Cut 1/4 of the kiwi into pieces (for garnish), slice another 1/4 (for decoration), and chop the remaining 1/2 of the kiwi to blend with the pear.
- Add chia seeds to the milk and soak for at least 30 minutes to allow the chia seeds to expand, thickening the mixture.
- Blend the kiwi and pear into a smooth mixture.
Step 2. Pouring layers of kiwi chia pudding into cups
- First, use the kiwi slices to decorate around the cup. It’s best to use a cylindrical cup for easier decoration and a more visually appealing result.
- Next, pour the layers into the cup. You can start with anything, from yogurt, kiwi & pear smoothie, chia pudding, or oats. In my cup, I chose yogurt as the first layer, followed by oats – smoothie – oats – chia pudding – oats. Once the cup is nearly full, use the remaining kiwi slices to decorate the rim, then continue pouring layers of smoothie, yogurt, and chia pudding as desired until the cup is full.
- Finally, top the cup with dried coconut and kiwi, or any topping of your choice. You can enjoy it right away or chill the kiwi chia pudding in the refrigerator for about an hour or overnight to allow the pudding to firm up.
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