Cherry Chia Pudding

The seeds in this cherry chia pudding soak overnight in almond milk, honey and vanilla extract. In the morning, top them with fruit, nuts and toasted coconut flakes.

On Saturday I over-kaled my smoothie.

My brother was hanging out at our place, and I was extolling the virtues of a liquid breakfast.

As I listed off my healthy eating stats, I got carried away.

The moment I lifted off the lid of the blender the strong smell of kale hit me in the face.

I almost had to hold my nose to drink it down, but I did manage to polish off a tall glass.

Even though I still love my smoothies, I thought I should try something new.

I’ve been mixing in a tablespoon of chia seeds in them for the past few months, so I went full-on chia making a bowl of cherry chia pudding.

The seeds soaked in almond milk, honey and vanilla extract overnight.

In the morning I topped my bowl with cherries, kiwi, almonds and toasted coconut.

Cherry Chia Pudding

• Author: Paige Adams
• Prep Time: 10 minutes + chilling overnight
• Cook Time: –
• Total Time: 10 minutes + chilling overnight
• Yield: Serves 2 1x

The seeds in this cherry chia pudding soak overnight in almond milk, honey and vanilla extract. In the morning, top them with fruit, nuts and toasted coconut flakes.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cherries (thawed if frozen) plus more for serving
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• Sliced kiwi, chopped almonds and toasted coconut flakes for serving

Instructions

1. Combine the cherries, milk, honey and vanilla extract in a blender and mix until smooth. Pour over the chia seeds and whisk together. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before whisking again.
2. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid overnight.
3. Top with cherries, kiwi, chopped almonds and coconut flakes before serving.