Description
Creamy vegan nog chia pudding blends holiday nostalgia with wholesome ingredients. Rich flavors and festive spices make this dessert a delightful seasonal treat for anyone seeking a plant-based indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 mL) vegan eggnog
- ½ cup (85 g) chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Maple syrup or agave (optional)
- Coconut whipped cream (optional)
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Sliced bananas (optional)
- Crushed nuts (optional)
- Granola (optional)
Instructions
- Mixing: Vigorously whisk vegan eggnog, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl or glass jar until smoothly combined with no lumps visible.
- Resting and Hydration: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to distribute chia seeds evenly and prevent clumping. Adjust sweetness with a maple syrup drizzle if desired.
- Chilling: Cover the container and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight, allowing the pudding to develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Preparation for Serving: Remove from refrigerator and gently stir to redistribute any settled ingredients. Transfer the pudding into individual serving bowls or elegant glasses.
- Garnishing: Top with fresh berries, toasted nuts, or coconut flakes for added texture. Sprinkle a delicate dusting of nutmeg across the surface for a festive finish.
- Enjoying: Serve immediately while chilled, savoring the complex holiday flavors of this vegan nog chia pudding.
Notes
- Prevent Seed Clumping: Whisk vigorously and stir multiple times during initial preparation to ensure chia seeds distribute evenly without forming dense clusters.
- Adjust Sweetness Gradually: Add maple syrup in small increments, tasting after each addition to achieve balanced flavor without overwhelming sweetness.
- Maximize Texture Potential: Allow pudding to set for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight, enabling chia seeds to fully absorb liquid and create optimal creamy consistency.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute vegan eggnog with alternative plant-based milks like almond or oat milk for different flavor profiles or dietary restrictions, maintaining identical preparation technique.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg