Snack time simply bought beautiful! Introducing a thick, creamy MATCHA chia pudding topped with a vibrant contemporary strawberry compote. It tastes simply as magical because it seems to be! Plus, it’s filled with fiber and wholesome fat (good day, omegas!) because of the marvel of chia seeds.
It’s gently energizing and excellent for prepping and having fun with all through the week or (for those who should) sharing with buddies. Simply quarter-hour energetic time and 7 elements required! Let’s make it!
All of it begins with MATCHA (a.okay.a. our gently energizing inexperienced tea bestie filled with antioxidants and the calming amino acid L-theanine)! We’ve beforehand added it to lattes, smoothies, frosting, snack bites, and cheesecake and reviewed the most effective manufacturers. So why not add it to chia pudding, too?
That simply may need been our greatest choice this yr. We combined it with dairy-free milk (a mixture of coconut + almond for creaminess with out being heavy), maple syrup for sweetness, and vanilla to boost all of the flavors.
Then come the chia seeds to show it right into a thick, fiber-packed pudding! A whopping 2 tablespoons of chia seeds per serving present 7 grams fiber, LOTs of omega 3 wholesome fat, and nutritional vitamins and minerals galore, particularly vitamin Ok, B6, magnesium, iron, and selenium.
The pure (and pleasant, although acquired for some folks) bitter notes of matcha are the proper pairing for candy STRAWBERRIES! And the colour distinction? 10/10!
We make a easy strawberry compote by cooking contemporary strawberries with a little bit lemon juice and maple syrup. Let it cool, then add on prime of your chia pudding and revel in!
We are able to’t wait so that you can do that matcha chia pudding! It’s:
Creamy
Thick
Fruity
Fiber-packed
GORGEOUS
& SO scrumptious!
It’s the proper snack to make forward and revel in all through the week while you need one thing nourishing, satisfying, and gently energizing!
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Servings 4 (1/2 cup servings)
MATCHA PUDDING
- 1 ½ cups dairy-free milk (plain, unsweetened // we like 3/4 cup canned mild coconut milk + 3/4 cup almond milk)
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (kind of to style)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp matcha powder (relying on efficiency // discover our favourite manufacturers right here)
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
STRAWBERRY COMPOTE
- 2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered (measured after reducing)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp maple syrup
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MATCHA PUDDING: To a mixing bowl (or container with a lid), add dairy-free milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and matcha (begin with the lesser quantity). Whisk vigorously, facet to facet is greatest, to mix and break up any clumps of matcha. If there are any cussed clumps, you may switch to a blender to completely mix. Style and regulate, including extra matcha if desired or extra maple syrup for sweetness.
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Then add the chia seeds and blend till effectively mixed. Let sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature, then stir once more (to stop clumping). Cowl and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes (or in a single day). The chia pudding must be very thick and creamy. If not, add extra chia seeds, stir, and refrigerate for one more hour or so.
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STRAWBERRY COMPOTE: Whereas the pudding chills, make the strawberry compote. Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a small saucepan and produce to medium warmth. As soon as effervescent, cut back warmth barely and use a wood spoon to muddle and mash the fruit. Proceed cooking over medium-low warmth for 10-12 minutes, till many of the berries have damaged down and it’s saucy and aromatic. Take away from warmth and switch to a clear jar or container to chill totally.
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As soon as pudding has totally set, divide, prime with beneficiant helpings of the strawberry compote, and serve! Leftover pudding will maintain lined within the fridge for as much as 4-5 days. Any leftover compote will maintain lined within the fridge for as much as 1 week and is scrumptious with oats, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and extra!
*Tailored from our Easy Berry Compote and Tips on how to Make Chia Pudding.
*Vitamin info is a tough estimate calculated with the entire strawberry compote and with half almond milk and half canned mild coconut milk.
Serving: 1 (half cup) serving Energy: 194 Carbohydrates: 24.1 g Protein: 4.1 g Fats: 9.8 g Saturated Fats: 3.4 g Polyunsaturated Fats: 5 g Monounsaturated Fats: 0.8 g Trans Fats: 0 g Ldl cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 38 mg Potassium: 245 mg Fiber: 8.5 g Sugar: 12.7 g Vitamin A: 3 IU Vitamin C: 40 mg Calcium: 233 mg Iron: 3.7 mg
