Blue Chia Pudding (dairy-free, Paleo)

Blue spirulina chia pudding in mason jars topped with chopped fruit, berries, shredded coconut and sliced almonds.

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Blue Chia Pudding (dairy-free, Paleo)

This Blue Chia Pudding is a fun, healthy snack for kids and adults like! Blue spirulina adds a vibrant pop of color without adding any weird flavor. Add your favorite toppings and you're all set! And it's dairy-free, vegan and Paleo friendly.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

chilling/waiting time4 15

Total Time4 35

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 294kcal

Author: Don Baiocchi

Ingredients

4 cups unsweetened plain almond milk
1 cup chia seeds black or white
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4 teaspoons blue spirulina powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Optional toppings

fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, banana, pineapple, kiwi or pomegranate seeds
chopped nuts such as almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, pistachios or macadamias
seeds such as hemp, pumpkin or sunflower
chocolate chips (dairy-free if necessary)
cacao nibs
unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut flakes

Instructions

In a large bowl or measuring glass, add the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, blue spirulina powder, vanilla and salt. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
Wait 15 minutes, then whisk again. Do not skip this step! This will prevent the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom of the bowl.
Transfer to a container or mason jars and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or until the pudding has thickened.
Transfer to bowls or smaller mason jars. Add your favorite toppings and dig in!

Notes

Nutritional note: The nutritional info was calculated without any toppings.

Substitutions

You can use any milk you like in place of the almond milk.

You can try different extracts in addition to or in place of the vanilla, such as almond, coconut or peppermint.

You can add the zest of lemons, oranges, limes or other citrus.

Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey (but then it won't be vegan) or agave syrup.

Make ahead

Store it in the fridge for up to 5 days (unless the expiration date on your milk is before 5 days; if so, go by the expiration date!).

Store it in an airtight, freezer-safe container or baggie and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Freezer instructions

Nutrition