Vegan Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding
The best quick and easy pumpkin pie chia seed pudding recipe. This simple no bake treat is perfect for fall.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding
Good morning friends! Today, I am so excited to share my simple and delicious vegan pumpkin pie chia seed pudding recipe. This pudding is packed with flavor and sweetness, and it’s the perfect no bake treat for the fall season. It is loaded with spice and so easy to make. If you enjoy the consistency of traditional chia seed pudding, you will absolutely love this pumpkin pie chia seed pudding.
Now, let’s discuss a few quick things to note for this recipe. Then, we will take a look at the list of ingredients you will need to make this vegan pumpkin pie chia seed pudding recipe a smashing success.
How long should chia seeds soak for pudding?
Chia seeds are very unique in that the absorb the liquid they are soaked in to form a thick, gel-like consistency. This makes them perfect to use in recipes like chia seed pudding.
In general, I ilke to add my chia seeds to a mixture of nut milk, liquid sweetener (pure maple syrup), and other ingredients that vary depending on which flavor of chia seed pudding I want to create. For this recipe specifically, I wanted to create a pumpkin pie flavor. So, I added canned pumpkin as well as a few key spices to get that delicious pumpkin pie flavor.
Once all of the ingredients are mixed together thoroughly, I like to pop the container in the refrigerator overnight to set. Of course, you could probably enjoy your chia seed pudding a few hours later. It just depends on the consistency you enjoy most. The longer that the chia seeds sit in the pudding, the thicker the consistency becomes. So, if you want your chia pudding to be nice and thick when you eat it, I suggest prepping your pudding at least the evening before you plan to eat it. That way, it will be able to sit in the refrigerator overnight to set.
What Happens If You Don’t Soak Chia Seeds?
This is a common question when it comes to making chia seed pudding. And while you techinically don’t have to soak the chia seeds in the mixture before eating your chia pudding, I consider it to be a necessary step.
This is because if you don’t give the chia seeds a bit of time to set in the mixture before you eat your chia pudding, it won’t form a thick, gel-like consistency. The mixture simply won’t have the right texture, so I find it best to prep your chia seed pudding in advance. That way, your chia pudding will achieve that thick, delicious, and creamy texture. Keep in mind that no matter which flavor of chia seed pudding you choose to create, the soaking step is extremely important to achieve a thick chia pudding texture.
Now that we have discussed a few quick things to note for this recipe, let’s dive into the list of ingredients you will need to make this vegan pumpkin pie chia seed pudding recipe.
Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding – Ingredients
- Chia Seeds – The first ingredient you will need for this recipe are the chia seeds. This ingredient should come as no surprise, as it is a key component to any chia seed pudding. It combines perfectly with the nut milk to achieve a thick and creamy texture.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – The pumpkin pie spice adds a ton of pumpkin flavor to this recipe.
- Cinnamon – The cinnamon adds even more spice and flavor to this pumpkin pie chia seed pudding.
- Nut Milk – The nut milk adds a ton of creaminess to this recipe. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but you can use whichever kind you prefer or enjoy most.
- Canned Pumpkin – The canned pumpkin adds color and delicious pumpkin flavor to this chia seed pudding. It is an essential ingredient that you definitely do not want to forget.
- Pure Maple Syrup – The pure maple syrup adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this pumpkin pie chia seed pudding recipe.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut milk
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Add the nut milk, canned pumpkin, and pure maple syrup to an airtight container (I used a mason jar).
- Mix the ingredients well to combine.
- Add the cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice and mix again.
- Mix in the chia seeds until all ingredients are well combined.
- Screw the lid tightly on the container and pop the chia seed mixture in the refrigerator overnight to set.
- Give the chia pudding a good mix when you're ready to eat it.
- Dig in and enjoy!
Notes
I hope you all enjoy this simple and delicious no bake pumpkin pie chia seed pudding recipe. It is the perfect little snack for fall. I can’t wait for you guys to try it! Anyway, that’s it for this recipe. As per usual, I will be back with another blog post very soon.
-Alyssa 🙂
