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Chia Seed Pudding with Dates and Pistachios

Chia seed pudding with dates and pistachios is a naturally sweet, creamy treat flavored with warming cardamom and cinnamon. It’s the perfect healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert you can make ahead of time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American/Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 3
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of your choice
  • 2 to 3 Medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shelled unsalted pistachios, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • Fresh berries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Flavor the milk. In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium-high heat, stirring regularly until nearly boiling. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the medjool dates, pistachios, cardamom, and cinnamon. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes or so to allow the dates and pistachios to soften and infuse the milk with flavor.
  • Blend. Pour the milk mixture with the dates and pistachios into a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Refrigerate. Transfer the milk to a bowl and stir in the chia seeds. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then stir again. Transfer to smaller bowls or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
  • Finish and serve. Garnish with more crushed pistachio and fresh berries, if you’d like. Serve cold.

Notes

  • Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the cardamom used in this recipe.
  • Storage: Store leftover chia seed puddings covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days, so you can make them ahead to enjoy throughout the week.

Nutrition

Calories: 182.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.3g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 9.9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 111.4mg | Potassium: 271.2mg | Fiber: 7.3g | Sugar: 11.5g | Vitamin A: 57.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 212.5mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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