Description
Creamy vegan nog chia pudding brings holiday cheer to breakfast tables with festive spices and luxurious texture. Silky coconut milk and warm nutmeg create a delightful morning treat you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) vegan eggnog
- ½ cup (85 grams) chia seeds
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional Sweeteners and Toppings:
- Maple syrup or agave
Optional Toppings:
- Coconut whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- Sliced bananas
- Crushed nuts
- Granola
Instructions
- Vigorously whisk vegan eggnog, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl or glass jar until thoroughly combined, creating a smooth base with no lumps.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then stir again to ensure even distribution of chia seeds and prevent potential clumping.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding a gentle drizzle of maple syrup if desired, blending it seamlessly into the liquid.
- Securely cover the container and transfer to the refrigerator, letting the pudding set and thicken for a minimum of 2 hours or ideally overnight.
- Once the pudding reaches a rich, creamy consistency, remove from refrigerator and give a final gentle stir to redistribute any settled ingredients.
- Transfer the chilled pudding into individual serving bowls or elegant glasses, creating an appealing presentation.
- Enhance the pudding with your preferred toppings such as fresh berries, toasted nuts, or coconut flakes for added texture and visual appeal.
- Sprinkle a delicate dusting of nutmeg across the surface for a festive and aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while chilled, allowing the complex holiday flavors to dance on your palate.
Notes
- Prevent chia seed clumping by whisking thoroughly after initial mixing and again after 5 minutes to ensure smooth, even texture throughout the pudding.
- Customize sweetness levels by adjusting maple syrup – start with a small amount and taste, as vegan eggnogs vary in natural sweetness.
- Experiment with different vegan milk alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut nog for unique flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding protein-rich toppings such as chopped nuts, hemp seeds, or a dollop of plant-based yogurt to create a more substantial breakfast or dessert option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg