Paleo & Vegan Chai Latte Chia Pudding Recipe
This Paleo & Vegan Chai Latte Chia Pudding is a creamy, spiced dairy-free dessert or breakfast option. Infused with fragrant chai spices and black tea, sweetened naturally with maple syrup, and thickened with nutrient-rich chia seeds, it’s a comforting and wholesome treat that can be enjoyed chilled and topped with your favorite fruits or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Paleo
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Chai Spiced Milk Mixture
- 2 cups almond milk (or any dairy-free milk)
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or sugar free sweetener for keto)
- 1 black tea bag
Chia Pudding
- 6 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Heat the Spiced Milk: In a small saucepan, combine almond milk with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally to incorporate the spices evenly.
- Boil and Sweeten: Once the milk mixture starts boiling, remove it from heat and stir in the maple syrup thoroughly.
- Steep the Tea: Add the black tea bag to the hot milk mixture and let it steep for 15 minutes as the mixture cools to infuse the tea flavor.
- Remove Tea Bag and Add Chia: Take out and discard the tea bag. Stir in the chia seeds to the flavored milk mixture.
- Initial Rest and Stir: Let the chia seeds soak for 5 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps and ensure even distribution.
- Chill the Pudding: Pour the mixture into a glass container and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 3 hours up to overnight, allowing the pudding to firm up and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy the pudding as is or topped with fresh fruits, nuts, coconut chips, nut butter, or your favorite toppings for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any other dairy-free milk such as coconut or oat milk according to preference.
- For a keto version, use a sugar-free sweetener instead of maple syrup.
- The pudding thickens as it cools, so make sure to chill for at least 3 hours for optimal consistency.
- Adjust the sweetness and spice levels according to taste by modifying maple syrup and spices.
- The chia pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Chai Latte, Chia Pudding, Vegan Dessert, Paleo Dessert, Dairy-Free, Spiced Pudding, Healthy Breakfast
