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Lemon Cream Chia Pudding with Oat Milk

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This Lemon Cream Chia Pudding with Oat Milk is a creamy, refreshing no-bake recipe with bright lemon flavor. Made with chia seeds, oat milk, cashews, and maple syrup, it is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chia Pudding Layer
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup oat milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • For the Lemon Cream Pudding Layer
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 1 hour in hot water and drained
  • ½ cup oat milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric, for color
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions

  1. Mix the Chia Pudding: Add all the chia pudding layer ingredients to a bowl. Whisk for about 1 minute until evenly combined.
  2. Chill the Chia Pudding: Place the mixture in the refrigerator and let it set for about 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Prepare the Cashews: Soak the cashews in boiling water for 1 hour, or soak them overnight in room-temperature water. Drain before using.
  4. Make the Lemon Cream: Add all the lemon cream pudding layer ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until evenly combined and silky smooth.
  5. Divide the Chia Pudding: Evenly divide the chia pudding mixture among 4 small jars.
  6. Add the Lemon Cream Layer: Pour the lemon cream pudding over the chia pudding layer in each jar.
  7. Chill Before Serving: Place the jars in the refrigerator to set for 3 hours before eating.
  8. Serve: Top with fresh fruit if desired, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Milk Options: You can use any milk in this recipe.
  • Fermented Lemon Rind Alternative: Instead of lemon extract, add 1 teaspoon of rinsed and minced fermented lemon rind to the lemon cream layer before blending.
  • Chia Layer Alternative: Instead of lemon zest, add 1 tablespoon of rinsed and finely minced fermented lemon rind to the chia pudding layer.
  • Optional Yogurt: For probiotics, add 1–2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt to the lemon pudding layer before blending. Note that Greek yogurt is not vegan.
  • Storage: Store in the refrigerator in airtight jars or containers for up to 5 days.
  • Turmeric: Adjust the amount of turmeric to suit your preferred flavor and color.

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