By Rev. Chef Beth Love
This yummy, nutritious breakfast or dessert comes together really quickly and is sure to please!
Yield:
4 generous servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups plant-based milk, unsweetened
- 1 large peach, pitted and coarsely chopped
- ½ cup dates, stems and pits removed, coarsely chopped
- fresh grated nutmeg, to taste
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- toppings, optional
Directions:
- In a blender, process plant-based milk, peach, and dates until smooth.
- Pour into a mixing bowl, carefully scraping out the blender to reduce waste.
- Add nutmeg to taste.
- Stir in chia seeds, mixing well to combine.
- Refrigerate for several hours or overnight so it will set up before serving.
- Spoon into small dishes
- Garnish with toppings such as fresh fruit, chopped nuts, or flowers.
- Serve.
Notes, Substitutions, and Variations:
- Instead of refrigerating overnight in the mixing bowl, you can spoon the pudding into individual containers before refrigerating.
- Try substituting freshly ground cardamom seeds, ground cinnamon, coarsely ground black pepper, or cayenne for the nutmeg. Or try some orange or lemon zest.
- Try other fruits, such as strawberries, pears, or apricots.
- You can add alcohol-free flavorings or essences such as vanilla, rose, apple, or almond.
- Make a pudding parfait by alternating layers of the pudding with layers of chopped fruits in champagne glasses or small mason jars. Top with fruit and/or a sprinkle of nuts.
- You can adjust the thickness of the pudding by using more or less chia seeds.