Cherry Chia Pudding (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free) Recipe
Indulge in a delightful dairy-free and gluten-free Cherry Chia Pudding that combines the goodness of chia seeds with a sweet cherry compote.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Cooking
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chia Pudding:
- 2 cups (480ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 6 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Cherry Compote:
- 2 cups (300g) fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 6 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons cane sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Chia Pudding: In a medium-sized bowl, combine almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and almond extract. Whisk until well mixed.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight. Stir after an hour to prevent clumping.
- Cherry Compote: In a saucepan, combine cherries, water, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook on medium heat for 5-8 minutes until cherries soften and a syrup forms.
- Finish: Remove from heat, add almond extract, cool to room temperature, and mix into the chia pudding.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with desired toppings or refrigerate for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry Chia Pudding, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Chia Seed Recipe
