Learn how to make this delicious vegan friendly pudding made from freshly chopped watermelon, chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract with a subtle hint of sweetener.
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I recently shared with you my watermelon smoothie recipe and now I am sharing what I like to call the big sister recipe to that one which is this watermelon chia pudding.
You can make pretty much ANY type of chia seed pudding using various types of fruit, apple, pear, mango, pinapple, blueberries, kiwi, strawberries and so forth.
You name it, just make it into a tasty pudding!
My choice of fruit this time is watermelon because it is light, fruity with a high water content which will give you a fuller feeling for longer and not to mention hydrating.
This watermelon chia pudding only uses 5 ingredients - chia seeds, watermelon, almond milk, vanilla and maple syrup.
This is the type of pudding that you can prepare overnight and serve for breakfast, you can eat it as a light snack or even as an after dinner dessert - the choice is yours!
Grab your favourite serving glasses, the above ingredients and let's explore this guilt free treat together.
Ingredients you will need
- Watermelon - You will want the watermelon to be chopped and partialy mashed.
- Almond milk - This is my preferred plant based milk although any will work.
- Chia seeds - These are crucial for making the gelantinous pudding.
- Vanilla extract - For enhancing the taste.
- Maple syrup - Only a small amount is needed for a slight hint of sweetness.
The steps
- Place the chia seeds in a small bowl.
- Add the almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract to the chia seed bowl.
- Use a fork or a hand held whisk to whisk the mixture to combine everything together and to avoid lumps.
- Cover the bowl with saran wrap/cling film and refrigerate for up to an hour or until the pudding thickens.
- After the given time remove the mixture from the refrigerator and unwrap.
- Divide the mixture equally between two small dessert glasses.
- Top each glass with the watermelon.
Notes and tips
- You can be creative with the pudding by blending some of the watermelon and mixing it with the actual pudding instead.
- You can prepare the chia seed pudding ahead of time by doing it the night before and topping it with the watermelon prior to serving.
- This recipe is enough for 2 small dessert glasses.
- For the best flavour, use a watermelon that is fresh, juicy and over.
More chia puddings to try
- Apple Chia Pudding
- Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Mango Chia Seed Pudding (Vegan + Paleo)
- Papaya chia pudding
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Watermelon Chia Pudding (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk (236ml)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup watermelon chopped and partially crushed
Instructions
- Place the chia seeds in a small bowl.
- Add the almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract to the chia seed bowl.
- Use a fork or a hand held whisk to whisk the mixture to combine everything together and to avoid lumps.
- Cover the bowl with saran wrap/cling film and refrigerate for up to an hour or until the pudding thickens.
- After the given time remove the mixture from the refrigerator and unwrap.
- Divide the mixture equally between two small dessert glasses.
- Top each glass with the watermelon.
Notes
- You can be creative with the pudding by blending some of the watermelon and mixing it with the actual pudding instead.
- You can prepare the chia seed pudding ahead of time by doing it the night before and topping it with the watermelon prior to serving.
- This recipe is enough for 2 small dessert glasses.
- For the best flavour, use a watermelon that is fresh, juicy and over.
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