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Lemon Chia Pudding

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This tangy chia pudding with coconut milk is deliciously creamy with a light fresh taste. Super healthy and easy to make. It’s best to let sit overnight but it can be eaten after 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk (about 1 1/2 cups)  
  • water, use enough to make 2 cups liquid*
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest, organic is best
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 scoops collagen (optional for extra protein, not vegan)
  • 3–5 Tablespoons chia seeds (for quantity see notes above in ingredients)*

Optional Garnishes

  • Berries – blueberries, raspberries,
  • Nuts – pistachio, walnuts
  • Seeds – hemp, sunflower
  • Shredded coconut
  • Cacao nibs

Instructions

  1. Measure coconut milk and add enough water to get 2 cups of liquid.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix coconut milk, water, lemon zest, juice, maple syrup, turmeric and collagen (if using) until well combined.
  3. Add chia seeds and mix to combine evenly. Let sit 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until thick.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness. Add more maple syrup if desire. Add more lemon if you want a more lemony flavor.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator (overnight for best results). If you’re in a hurry you can eat it after 30 minutes but it won’t be as thick.
  6. Serve garnished with lemon zest and any optional garnishes you like .
  7. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It may get thicker as it sits, if necessary thin it out with a little more coconut milk.

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Notes

 If you want to eat your pudding in 30 minutes use 5 tablespoons. More chia will thicken the pudding faster. If letting it sit overnight I like 3 tablespoons.

This recipe is a good way to use up a can of coconut milk you may have taken a few tablespoons out for another recipe. (see notes above)

Nutrient information is with 3 tablespoons chia and no collagen. With collagen there are 6.8 grams of protein per serving. 

There is no cook time. But you need at least 30 minutes to let the pudding set. (overnight is recommended) 

Find it online: https://eatwellenjoylife.com/lemon-chia-pudding-paleo-vegan/