Vanilla Chia Pudding
Vanilla Chia Pudding is delicious, creamy and full of healthy fats. This simple gluten-free, paleo, and vegan chia pudding recipe is just what you need to start the day right.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 8-9 large dates
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- almond butter
- fresh berries for topping
Instructions
- 1
Place the cashews and dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water to soften. Place the 2 cups of water and chia seeds in the blender, stir to combine and let sit to form a gel before blending. Let both mixtures sit for 5-10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, place a tablespoon or so of almond butter in the bottom of 5-6 small jars or serving dishes.
- 3
Pour off the water from the cashews/dates and add to the blender with the chia seed mixture. Add the remaining ingredients and blend on high until completely smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Pour the chia pudding into the serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 5
Serve topped with fresh berries just before serving. Pudding will keep for up to 5 days. Enjoy!