Chia Pudding: Key Lime
A refreshing and healthy dessert.
First made for Cindo de Mayo 2025
The trick to thickening Chia seed pudding is to stir often, a few times after mixing, then refrigerating several hours or overnight.
Ingredients
- 1 c. unsweetened almond milk or regular milk
- 1/4 c. chia seeds
- 2 Tbls. honey
- Zest of 1 lime (save some for garnish)
- juice of 2 key limes (or 1 regular lime)
- 1/2 t. vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. low-fat lime Greek yogurt (or plain)
- TruWhip or whipped cream for sreving
Instructions
In a mixing bowl or jar, whisk together milk, chia seeds, honey, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract and Greek yogurt.
Let mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping of chia seeds. Let sit for another 5 minutes and stir again.
You can divide up among dessert cups, mini jars or leave in bowl or jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until thickened. If using a bowl, stir well and divide into dessert cups before serving.
Top with a dollop of true whip or whipped cream and extra lime zest.
NOTE: Makes 4 small servings