Lemon Cream Chia Pudding with Oat Milk Recipe
This Lemon Cream Chia Pudding recipe combines the refreshing tartness of lemon with creamy textures, creating a delightful, healthy dessert or breakfast option. Made with wholesome ingredients like chia seeds, oat milk, and cashews, it offers a dairy-free, vegan-friendly treat with a subtle sweetness from maple syrup and a vibrant hint of turmeric for color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Layer
- 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
- 1 Cup Oat Milk
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
Lemon Cream Pudding Layer
- 1 Cup Raw Cashews (soaked for one hour in hot water and drained)
- 1/2 Cup Oat Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric (for color)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Chia Pudding Mixture: In a bowl, mix the chia seeds, oat milk, lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Whisk thoroughly for about one minute until all ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture starts to thicken slightly.
- Set Chia Pudding: Place the chia pudding mixture in the refrigerator and let it set for approximately 3 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and form a pudding-like consistency.
- Soak Cashews: Ensure raw cashews have been soaked for at least one hour in hot water to soften them, then drain the water completely. Alternatively, cashews can be soaked overnight in room temperature water for ease.
- Blend Lemon Cream Layer: Add the soaked cashews, oat milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, turmeric, and lemon extract into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and evenly combined, achieving a silky texture.
- Assemble Puddings: Evenly divide the chilled chia pudding into 4 small jars or serving glasses, creating the first layer.
- Add Lemon Cream Topping: Pour the blended lemon cream pudding over the chia pudding layers in each jar, ensuring an even distribution.
- Chill Again: Place the assembled jars in the refrigerator and let them set for an additional 3 hours to allow the layers to firm up and flavors to meld.
- Serve and Enjoy: Optionally, top each pudding jar with fresh fruit before serving for added flavor and presentation. Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing, creamy treat.
Notes
- You can substitute any type of milk (such as almond, coconut, or soy milk) in this recipe to suit your preference or dietary needs.
- Instead of lemon extract, you can add 1 teaspoon of rinsed and minced fermented lemon rind to the lemon cream pudding layer before blending for a different flavor profile.
- As an alternative to lemon zest in the chia pudding layer, add 1 tablespoon of rinsed and finely minced fermented lemon rind to enhance the lemony taste.
Keywords: Lemon Cream Chia Pudding, vegan chia pudding, dairy-free dessert, healthy breakfast, plant-based pudding, oat milk chia pudding
