LEMON BLUEBERRY CHIA PUDDING

November 20, 2017 by Renee Tavoularis

Ingredients

For the COMPOTE:

2 cups blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ cups water 

For the CHIA PUDDING:

6 tablespoons chia seeds
2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other alternative milk of choice)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener (optional)
1 cup blueberries

Instructions

• In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the chia seeds, almond milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract and monk fruit sweetener (if using). Make sure the chia seeds are well combined with the almond milk.
• Place jar or bowl in the fridge overnight or at least 8 hours.
• In a food processor or blender, combine the blueberries, lemon juice and lemon zest until blueberries are mashed but still visible. Let chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
• When ready to serve, divide the blueberry compote and chia pudding into four glasses or bowls and top with blueberries.