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The Best Lemon Cream Chia Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Not explicitly stated
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Description

This lemon cream chia pudding is a silky, zesty, and lightly sweet breakfast treat that tastes like dessert but is fresh, easy, and totally addictive.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Mix liquids and sweeteners: Whisk milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Add lemon flavor: Add lemon juice and zest, then whisk to combine evenly.
  3. Add chia seeds: Sprinkle in chia seeds while whisking to prevent clumps.
  4. Initial rest: Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again.
  5. Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Serve: Stir before serving and adjust thickness with a splash of milk if needed.

Notes

  • Let sit for 5 minutes then whisk again to prevent clumps.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
  • Adjust thickness with a splash of milk before serving if needed.