Lemon Chia Seed Pudding with Fresh Berries
Try this Lemon Chia Seed Pudding with fresh berries recipe.
Try this Lemon Chia Seed Pudding with fresh berries recipe.
- Carbohydrate 25.10005 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0.150000002235174 g
- Protein 0.1733 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (52g)
- Sodium 1.355 mg
- Sugar 24.9500499977648 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 91 calories
Step-by-step
- In a generous sized mixing bowl, combine: milk, yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup and lemon extract if using.
- Add chia seed and whisk ingredients well before carefully transferring the pudding into serving dishes of choice.
- The recipe renders approximately 2 cups/500 mL of pudding so you can divide into two, 1 cup/250 mL portions or four half cup/125 mL portions, as you wish.
- Cover the puddings with wrap and carefully place in fridge for at least 20-30 minutes before enjoying (See Notes on pudding texture and appearance below).
- Just before serving top the puddings with additional lemon zest (if desired), berries and a sprig or two of basil or mint.
Adapting Dairy and Sweetener Bases
Can whole milk be swapped for plant-based alternatives without ruining the final set? Almond, oat, and soy milks all function as viable bases, though higher fat content milks yield a creamier mouthfeel. Greek yogurt adds protein and thickness, but plain coconut yogurt or dairy-free yogurt substitutes work equally well at a direct one-to-one ratio. Liquid sweeteners like maple syrup integrate much faster into cold liquids than granulated sugars do, preventing clumps from forming at the bottom of the bowl.
Managing Equipment and Hydration Time
Whisking the mixture thoroughly in a medium bowl prevents the chia seeds from clumping into dense pockets of dry seed. A standard wire balloon whisk or even a small silicone spatula gets the job done inside compact kitchen spaces where oversized mixing gear creates clutter. Allowing the mixture to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of thirty minutes gives the soluble fiber in the chia seeds sufficient time to absorb the surrounding liquid. Consume the prepared pudding within forty-eight hours for optimal texture before the fruit toppings begin to bleed excessive moisture into the custard.
