Orange Fig and Cardamom Chia Seed Pudding

Orange Fig and Cardamom Chia Seed Pudding | Chew Town Food Blog

This is by no means a health blog. If you are a regular reader of Chew Town, you know that I am a big advocate of pasta, bread and sweet treats. That doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy healthy trends, it just means that I eat it when I have assured myself that it can also be made flavourful.

I came a little late to chia seed puddings. While the health conscious were eating it by the bucketful, I was getting my palate used to the texture of a soaked chia seed. Now, that I’m used to it, I can announce that I am a fan.

Also, I am completely and utterly in denial that there is a highly likely chance that I might be a little lactose intolerant. I’m avoiding getting that checked though and am 100% sure that if I stick my head in the sand long enough my body might get over it… unlikely, but I’m sticking with it.

So, a chia seed pudding made largely from chia seeds and almond milk gives my body a nice respite from the yoghurt and fruit I so love.

Orange Fig and Cardamom Chia Seed Pudding | Chew Town Food Blog

The key to making a tasty chia seed pudding is to make sure it is flavoured with other elements. Really you can do anything you like, add honey or maple syrup, include fragrant spices, top it with caramelised fruit and nuts… but whatever you do, you will need to add some flavour to it. The best thing is that it is totally customisable to your tastes.

I have flavoured mine with cardamom, maple syrup, fresh fig, orange segments, vanilla bean paste, pistachio and cocoa nibs. I also used black chia seeds as I love the contrast of their colour with the almond milk when served in a glass bowl.

Orange Fig and Cardamom Chia Seed Pudding | Chew Town Food Blog

Orange Fig and Cardamom Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 1/2 cup black chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom

  • To Serve

  • Orange segments
  • Fresh figs
  • Toasted pistachio
  • Cacao nibs

Directions

Combine the almond milk, chia seeds, vanilla bean paste, maple syrup and cardamom in a large jug. Whisk until well combined then pour into four individual serving bowls.

Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours (but preferably overnight) to let the chia seeds soak and expand.

To serve, top with orange segments, fresh fig, toasted pistachio and cacao nibs.

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Comments

  3. Amy says

    I’m a little late on the chia seed pudding train as well, but not so late that I cannot appreciate this deliciousness! OMG those flavors together are incredible!

  5. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    Yogurt is actually recommended if you’re lactose intolerant– the bacteria digest the lactose so it’s generally a very good choice. I am very lactose intolerant, and I am fine with regular yogurt. Too much greek yogurt causes problems though and I am not sure why! I make chia pudding often for breakfast to replace my yogurt and oats as well– it’s delicious. Love those figs on top!

  7. Isadora Guidoni says

    This recipe looks great! I really don’t think you should be postponing getting that checked tho… It’s a big lifestyle improvement to get that sort out!

  8. Sara | Belly Rumbles says

    I must admit I still can’t feel the love for chia seeds, but unlike I haven’t persisted with it. Maybe I should? If anything these gorgeous chia seed puddings are tempting me to try once again. Plus they are healthy, need more healthy ;P

  9. Sheila says

    This is interesting. I have never tried this pudding combination but would love to try. Will grab some maple syrup. Thank you for sharing.

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