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COZY CHAI CHIA PUDDING

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Cozy Chai Chia Pudding topped with blueberries, a few frozen cranberries, diced dark chocolate, Lakanto sugar-free grain-free Cinnamon Crunch granola, Eaton Hemp hemp hearts, and a little sprinkle of cinnamon "sugar” (cinnamon mixed with Lakanto Classic sugar-free monk fruit sweetener).

Cozy Chai Chia Pudding topped with blueberries, a few frozen cranberries, diced dark chocolate, Lakanto sugar-free grain-free Cinnamon Crunch granola, Eaton Hemp hemp hearts, and a little sprinkle of cinnamon "sugar” (cinnamon mixed with Lakanto Classic sugar-free monk fruit sweetener).

This chia pudding delivers all the warm and comforting chai spices along with fibre, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. Serve chilled or heated for a delicious and nourishing make-ahead breakfast.

Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 1 can (approximately 1 2/3 cups) full-fat or light coconut milk, plus additional almond or nut-free milk as needed

  • 1 1/2 cups plain probiotic Greek or non-dairy yogurt

  • 2 to 4 Tbsp Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein powder

  • 3 Tbsp Lakanto Maple sugar-free monk fruit sweetener (or pure maple syrup), adjusted to taste

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

  • 1/4 tsp Giddy Yo vanilla bean powder (or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract)

  • pinch each of cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt

  • 1/2 cup white chia seeds

  • optional toppings: fruit, granola, diced dark chocolate or chocolate chips, Eaton Hemp hemp hearts, nuts and/or seeds, nut butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon "sugar” (cinnamon mixed with Lakanto Classic sugar-free monk fruit sweetener), or toppings of choice

Directions:

  1. Put coconut milk, yogurt, protein powder, sweetener, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, vanilla, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt into a blender container and blend until smooth.  Adjust sweetener and spices to taste.

  2. Add chia seeds and pulse-blend until just combined (or blend fully if a smooth pudding consistency is preferred).

  3. Pour into a bowl or single-serving mason jars and cover. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then whisk or shake well.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  4. In the morning, stir and add almond or nut-free milk to achieve desired consistency.  If the full amount of protein powder is used, I find that a touch of additional milk helps prevent a “powdery” feel to the pudding.

Cozy Chai Chia Pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.  Serve cold or warm with your choice of toppings.