Key Lime Chia Pudding (Printable)
Zesty key lime meets creamy coconut in this wholesome chia pudding. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pudding Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (or other plant-based milk)
02 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or agave nectar)
04 - Zest of 2 key limes (or 1 regular lime)
05 - 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (optional)
08 - Coconut whipped cream
09 - Extra lime zest
10 - Crushed graham crackers (gluten-free if needed)
11 - Fresh key lime slices
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
02 - Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then stir again to prevent the chia seeds from clumping together.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
04 - Give the pudding a good stir before serving. Spoon into serving glasses and garnish with coconut whipped cream, extra lime zest, crushed graham crackers, or fresh lime slices. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like key lime pie met a health food store and they fell in love on the spot.
- Zero cooking means you can make this half asleep in your pajamas at midnight and wake up to something wonderful.
02 -
- Skipping the ten minute restir is the single biggest mistake because once chia seeds clump they stubbornly refuse to unclump later no matter how hard you try.
- Blending the whole pudding with an immersion blender before chilling creates an impossibly smooth texture that some people actually prefer over the traditional seeded feel.
03 -
- Use a jar with a tight lid instead of a bowl so you can shake it vigorously at the ten minute mark which disperses seeds better than any whisk.
- Toast your graham cracker crumbs in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling them on top because that tiny bit of warmth and crunch makes people close their eyes when they take a bite.