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Blended Pumpkin Chia Pudding

Blended chia seeds combine with a few cozy seasonings and pumpkin puree to make a fiber and protein-packed sweet treat or snack!
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup milk of choice I use soy milk
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated ginger OR ⅛ teaspoon ginger powder
  • optional toppings: toasted pecans, crushed graham crackers

Instructions

  • To a bullet blender or standard blender add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds. Blend into a powder; it's okay if it's not completely smooth, the goal is just to break the chia seeds down.
  • Add the milk and blend to combine. Add the pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Use a microplane or the smallest holes on a box grater to grate in about ¼ teaspoon of ginger, or add ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger.
  • Blend and taste the pudding, adding more ginger and maple syrup, if desired.
  • Transfer to two 8-ounce mason jars or small containers and add optional toppings. Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the chia pudding thicken. Stir and enjoy!

Notes

  • The nutrition facts are calculated using soy milk. They do not include the optional toppings.
  • If you aren't used to eating a lot of fiber, I recommend sticking to a single serving of chia pudding. Two servings provides about half of the daily recommended minimum intake for American adults (25-38 g fiber) and that can be a lot at once if you're not used to eating a lot of fiber!
  • Chia pudding keeps well for up to 4-5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jar | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10004IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 2mg
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