This healthy Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding recipe is a creamy, dairy-free dessert or breakfast. As you may have guessed, I made it green using spirulina in honor of St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow.
I served mine with sliced banana and toasted coconut for added texture and flavor.
Chia pudding textures are deceptively hard to get right. The best ratio I’ve found is two tablespoons of chia seeds to one cup of liquid. I used homemade cashew milk in this version. You could absolutely use your favorite dairy-free milk, too.
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Vanilla Bean & Spirulina Chia Pudding
Prep Time: 5 minutes- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
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This healthy Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding is a creamy, dairy-free dessert or breakfast. As you may have guessed, I made it green using spirulina in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons whole or ground chia seeds
- 2 cups cashew milk (or your favorite dairy-free milk)
- 2 scoops collagen peptides or vegan protein powder
- 2 teaspoons organic spirulina powder (I like this brand)
- 1 vanilla bean or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons raw honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
- toasted coconut and banana (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Combine the chia seeds, cashew milk, collagen peptides, spirulina, the seeds of one vanilla bean, and the honey into a medium glass bowl. Use a whisk to stir together.
- Set aside for about 10 minutes and whisk again to ensure there are no lumps.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Fiber: 8
Chia seeds are such a great fiber source and they have tons of minerals, too. I eat them daily. And, in case you didn’t know, spirulina is a dried algae. I used this organic version from NOW Foods. It doesn’t have much of a flavor, especially if you mix it with other ingredients. If eating something green like this grosses you out, just leave out the spirulina. No worries!
Also, if you are looking for other green recipes to freak out your family tomorrow (ha), you might like my Spirulina Banana Soft Serve, too.
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Have a safe St. Paddy’s Day if you’re celebrating. I am actually more excited that the start of spring is coming up on March 20th, but I love any holiday that celebrates green food. Maybe I’m part alien since I love to eat green things?
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Natalie says
March 18, 2017 at 8:34 pmSpirulina always creates such a pretty color.
I was drinking a powdered spirulina drink the other day and gave my 13 month old some. I said, “you’re not going to like it” fully expecting him to spit it out and he asked for more!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
March 19, 2017 at 7:42 amAwwww, precious! I love stories like that about little ones enjoying healthy foods. My sister occasionally sends me pics of her little ones drinking green smoothies. You’re an amazing Mama!
kimmythevegan says
March 23, 2017 at 7:49 pmOoooh what a fun pudding. I have a hard time with the texture as well, so I’ll have to try your 2 tbsp to 1 cup liquid.
And the vanilla bean would really enhance the spirulina flavour.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
March 24, 2017 at 8:18 amXOXO, Kimmy!!!
Maribel says
September 6, 2018 at 11:13 amLooks interesting and nutritious!
Thanks for sharing!
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