This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds.
It was the best of times,
We found a house!
We’ll be living in the land of amazing Pinot Noir by July. Huzzah!
it was the worst of times,
I went dumpster diving for Moxie’s poo. #FurMomProblems
Now her trouble tummy has been diagnosed = whipworm.
Sick puppy cuddles.
it was the age of wisdom,
Food reality check. We’ve been taking liberties.
Like, binging on a jar of gelato. Time to reign it in!
it was the age of foolishness….
But…but…I can’t seem to kick this need for an after-dinner TREAT …because…life!
Cutting treats cold turkey ain’t gonna happen.
What to do?!
A Tale Of Two Chia Desserts
Chia seed pudding is, by now, a familiar healthification of DIY treats. It isn’t hard to fancify a standard chia pudding into a relatively decadent dessert. Meanwhile, you get the benefits of chia seeds: lots of nutrients, omega-3’s, etc.
PLUS, making my own desserts vs buying a quart of ice cream allows me to:
- Control how much sweetener/sugar is used
- Add health positive ingredients like nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit
RECIPE:
In one fell swoop of the scoop, I whipped up two different chia desserts inspired by two flavors of Blue Diamond Almonds. If you follow this exactly you can make them both at once, or you can read the notes below to make a few servings of just one flavor.
Sea Salt Banana Maple Pudding & Dark Chocolate Cherry Pudding
Takes less than 15 minutes.
Makes 2 large servings or 4 totally adequate small servings.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (or 1 can) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup OR to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Half of a banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup of cherries, seeds removed and sliced
- 8 Blue Diamond Dark Chocolate Almonds, crushed
- 8 Blue Diamond Sea Salt Almonds, crushed
Step 1:
Mix coconut milk + chia seeds + maple syrup until well blended. Now you have the base pudding and the chia seeds will start to soak up the liquid.
I’m not sure why this makes it better but it does!
Step 2:
Split your base pudding in to two separate containers.
Mix the cocoa powder in one container to make chocolate pudding.
Mix the vanilla extract in with the other to enhance the maple pudding.
Set in fridge for 10 minutes or so to let them thicken.
Step 3:
Top chocolate pudding with cherries and Blue Diamond Dark Chocolate Almonds. Top maple pudding with bananas and Blue Diamond Sea Salt Almonds. EAT!
NOTES:
You can easily make four smaller servings by splitting each flavor in to two smaller containers before topping and serving. You can also make an entire batch of just one flavor; for example, Dark Chocolate Cherry; by doubling the unsweetened cocoa powder, cherries, and Dark Chocolate almonds, and omitting the ingredients for the Sea Salt Banana Maple, or vice versa.
Talk to me:
- Do you do chia pudding? How do you like to make it?
- Have you ever tried dark chocolate coated almonds?
- What are go-to healthified treats?
I love chia desserts and those dark chocolate almonds are calling my name!
😀
I’ve never had chia pudding – but this looks great! I think I’d love the banana one most.
Wait, those almonds come in THOSE flavors?? Yum! I’ve never made chia pudding but there’s no time like the present. Sorry about the whipworm. Yikes!
Chia pudding is so easy it’s barely worth making a recipe for. lol! So definitely try it. 🙂
Looks fantastic! Would I be able to make it without the nuts? Would it taste as good? My boys are allergic…
Totally. The nuts are a garnish really. You may want to find something else crunchy to give a fun texture but definitely not required.
Oh my those both look so very good. I am going to have to try them. I haven’t seen those flavored nuts here… congrats on the house and so glad you found out what has been ailing Moxie. That picture of the 2 of you is adorable!
Thanks, Elle!
oh my I am going to need those chocolate almonds! I haven’t seen them yet. I do like the sea salt ones too. Haven’t jumped on the chia seeds yet.
yummm!!! I’ll take both please! I’ve made chia pudding before, but these look way better.
I love chia pudding and this is such a great idea! I’m not a fan of banana but LOVE dark chocolate and cherries! Yummo!
I’ve never had chia pudding but your photos make me want to try asap! omg…
i’ve never tried chia pudding but that looks delicious. i’m allergic to bananas but the rest of it sounds good 🙂
First, I am so sorry that Moxie is going through that 🙁 Poor baby.
Second, chia seeds freak me out. The whole idea of them expanding when they get wet. I don’t know – I pride myself on trying things and keeping an open mind, but texturally, I just can’t bring myself to do it.
Dark chocolate almonds are a definite yes, though 🙂
Yum! I love BD almonds… and your recipe looks delicious! 🙂
These look great! If only I weren’t allergic to chia. 🙁
We are so on the same wave length today! As you know, I’m a huge fan of chia pudding and your variation look mouth watering! I love the idea of putting crunchy almonds on top! I’ll be making these.
I would totally be double spooning these… I would have one to the left of me, one to the right of me… And I have take one would just keep spooning them in my mouth… Ha! Oh the best couch buddies ever – LOL!!!
Lol! you are hilarious…and I love how you think! 😀
Dark chocolate almonds?! YUM!!
So, are you brining some pinot to BlogFest?! Mmmmmmmm 🙂
Those look delicious! I love my chia seeds until they get stuck in my teeth haha
Pinning this to try as I can’t give up desserts, but my jeans are totally begging me to… Yum!
Oh yeah! One of my fav pairs of run shorts reminded me to ease up on sweets or run more the other day. Lol.
I’m not a fan of chia pudding, like at all. The texture kind of makes me gag. But, I definitely want to try those dark chocolate almonds 😀
Poor Moxie!!! So sweet!
As for the desserts – yum!!!!!
I have never had chia other than adding it to my smoothies (and even that I have only done like twice haha). I am curious about this chia pudding I keep seeing everywhere though!
It’s worth a try! 😀
best TALE ever… well, in my opinion. LOL! great recipe
Hehe thanks!