Papaya Chia Pudding Recipe
This creamy and dairy-free Papaya Chia Pudding combines fresh ripe papaya with almond milk and chia seeds for a nutritious, refreshing, and naturally sweet treat. Enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom and a hint of almond extract, this pudding makes a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert option. It’s easy to prepare, blending all ingredients quickly for a smooth texture and wholesome goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion/Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds (black chia seeds preferred)
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 cups ripe papaya, peeled and chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness of papaya)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ⅛ teaspoon pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chia seeds, almond milk, chopped ripe papaya, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and almond extract into a high-powered blender.
- Blend Mixture: Blend on high speed until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the chia seeds appear to be broken up, creating a creamy texture.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Taste the pudding for sweetness; if it is not sweet enough, add 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup and blend again briefly to mix well. If sweet enough, omit the maple syrup.
- Refrigerate to Set: Pour the blended pudding into serving containers and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to fully expand and thicken the pudding.
- Serve: Serve chilled as a nourishing breakfast, snack, or dessert. Optionally, garnish with fresh fruit or nuts if desired.
Notes
- Using ripe papaya reduces or eliminates the need for additional sweeteners.
- Black chia seeds are used here, but white chia seeds work equally well.
- Blending chia seeds helps create a smoother texture, but some prefer to blend partially and stir others in for more texture.
- Ensure to refrigerate the pudding to let it thicken properly before serving.
- Almond extract can be substituted with vanilla extract if preferred.
- To keep it vegan and dairy-free, use plant-based almond milk.
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