Cool & Creamy Pumpkin Chia Refreshment
This Cool & Creamy Pumpkin Chia Refreshment is a healthy, make-ahead treat perfect for breakfast or a refreshing snack. It's incredibly easy to prepare and simply needs to chill to perfection!
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup pumpkin puree ensure it's pure pumpkin, not pie filling
- 1 cup your favorite milk dairy or plant-based works great!
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or preferred healthy sweetener
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- salt Pinch
- 0.25 cup chia seeds
Optional Topping
- fresh berries
- Greek yogurt a dollop of
- toasted nuts a sprinkle of
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk everything together until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
- Sprinkle in the chia seeds and stir them into the pumpkin mixture. Make sure they are evenly distributed so they can absorb the liquid properly.
- Let your mixture sit for about 10 minutes. Then, give it another thorough stir to break up any chia seed clumps and ensure an even texture.
- Cover the bowl or jar and place it in the refrigerator. Allow it to chill for at least 4 hours, or even better, let it sit overnight. This time lets the chia seeds expand and create that wonderfully thick, pudding-like consistency.
- Once perfectly chilled and thick, spoon your healthy pumpkin chia pudding into serving bowls or glasses. Add any desired summer-fresh toppings, and enjoy this easy, nutritious treat!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Total Carbs: 23g
- Net Carbs: 13g
- Fats: 10g
- Protein: 9g
