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CREAMY RAW FRUIT CHIA PUDDING

By on June 7, 2022

By The Rawtarian

This creamy raw fruit chia pudding has a delicious fruity/chocolate that reminds me of melted Neapolitan (strawberry, chocolate, vanilla) ice cream. Chia seeds are the secret ingredient in this recipe. A blender is required.

PREP TIME
5 min

TOTAL TIME
3 hours 5 min

SHELF LIFE
3 days in fridge

SERVINGS
4 servings

EQUIPMENT
Vitamix blendor

Found in: Raw Puddings and Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cups cashews
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup berries, such as raspberries, strawberries or blueberries (fresh or frozen are both fine)
  • 3 tablespoons of honey (or agave nectar)
  • 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons chia seeds (reserve – do not put them in the blender!! add at end)
  • ~ USE METRIC / 4 SERVINGS

Recipe Directions

  1. Throw everything in the blender EXCEPT THE CHIA SEEDS!
  2. Blend in a high-speed blender ’til very very well blended. You can’t really overblend this, so feel free to go nuts.
  3. Place the chia seeds in a large bowl. Slowly pour the blender concoction over the chia seeds, and stir very well.
  4. Stir – Probably take the bowl with you in front of the TV and stir for 10 minutes or so. The purpose of all this stirring is to help the chia seeds declump and plump up. Remember, the chia seeds are like tapioca and they will expand in size. Try not to eat too much of the pudding now. Just take a few tiny spoonfulls and that’s it!! Don’t eat the whole bowl in front of the TV because it gets even better once it’s been refrigerated for an hour or two!
  5. Refrigerate – Once everything is nicely stirred and there are no clumps, cover and refrigerate for an hour or two. The purpose of doing this is to let the chia seeds plump up over time. You could probably let this chia seed fruit pudding sit on the counter for the same amount of time rather than refrigerate it.

The Rawtarian’s Thoughts

Creamy raw fruit chia puddings are yet another vice of mine. In fact, my tummy is full of one right now!

This creamy raw fruit chia pudding is my new favourite chia pudding, which is replacing my old favourite chia pudding recipe (although that one may be an oldie but it’s still a goody, too!).

In case you don’t know what chia seeds are, they are tiny seeds that plump up like tapioca. By the way, you cannot make this recipe without the chia seeds, so don’t substitute anything for the chia seeds!

If you try this recipe please let me know what you think. To me, when I make it with raspberries or strawberries this chia pudding reminds me of melted Neapolitan (strawberry, chocolate, vanilla) ice cream.

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rawtarian_avatarLaura-Jane is The Rawtarian, a passionate raw vegan. What is a “raw vegan?” A raw vegan is someone who eats only raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds–none of which are ever heated above 105F (40.6 Celsius). That’s it. Raw vegan recipes include cookies, brownies, cakes, crackers, macaroni and cheese, cheesecake, and more. All made from fruit, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. No bread products, no dairy products, just raw, natural ingredients! There is a whole movement of “raw vegans” (or “raw fooders”) who invent and share creative raw food recipes. Raw vegans prepare recipes using blenders and food processors instead of ovens and microwaves! ”Like” The Rawtarian on Facebook, and visit her for more great recipe ideas at therawtarian.com

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