Chia seeds may not seem like an obvious candidate to make a delicious dessert, but they have a magical property. When added to liquid, the seeds take on a thick, gelatinous texture, which isn’t unlike a mousse or jelly. For this reason, vegans (and anyone who’s a fan of the little seeds) have been using them to create simple, healthy, and tasty desserts. Here are three ideas to try out.
Chocolate Chia Dessert
Ingredients:
(serves 4)
- 1/4 cup of chia seeds
- 2 cups plant milk
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions:
Mix the cocoa powder and maple syrup together until they are well combined. Add this to the plant milk, stir well. Add the chia seeds, stir well for 2 minutes. Leave the mix for at least one hour, but ideally overnight, so that the chia seeds have a chance to absorb all the liquid. Serve in bowls with fresh berries, if desired.
Mango Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
(serves 4)
- 1/4 cup of chia seeds
- 1 cup plant milk
- 1 cup mango puree or pulp
Instructions:
Stir the mango puree into the plant milk. Add the chia seeds, stir well for 2 minutes. Set aside for at least one hour, but ideally overnight. Serve with some slices of fresh mango, for a truly tropical flavor.
Kiwi and Lime Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
(serves 4)
- 1/4 cup of chia seeds
- 1 cup of plant milk
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 kiwis, blended into a pulp
Instructions:
Mix the kiwi pulp and lime juice into the plant milk. Add the chia seeds, stir well for 2 minutes. Set aside for at least an hour, but ideally overnight.
