"I Can't Believe It's Sugar-Free" Chia Pudding- Two Ways! (GF, Dairy-free, Sexy Sugar Cleanse approved)
/So the holidays are almost here and you're thinking to yourself "I want treats but I also want to rock my New Years dress!" Well guess what? You can have both! AND I almost guarantee that if you make my "Chocolate Chippendale" + "Pumpkin Pie Party" chia puddings at your next holiday get-together you'll be bombarded for the recipe for weeks afterwards! I just made one of each for my husband and I last night during our Stranger Things binge watching sesh (so sad it's over!) and we devoured them in less than 5 minutes-- not the most mindful eating but they were that good! I think next time I'll slow down a bit so I can savor each spoonful ;)
If you've been following me on social, you may have noticed that I launched my brand new Sexy Sugar Cleanse on the Almost 30 Podcast this week! It's a super doable and even FUN way to swap sugar out for delicious real food alternatives and to see noticeable results in less than a month (weight release, increased energy levels, reduced cravings, etc)! You may know that I come from a background of severe yo-yo dieting and restriction so I wanted to created a cleanse that would be the nutritional jumpstart without the hunger pains, guilt and dread that so often come from diets or quick-fixes! I am SO excited to be sharing it with the world and to be showing people that life free from sugar crashes can be so rewarding, tasty and blissful!
I hope you'll give these chia puddings a try because not only are they super easy and take less than 5 minutes to prep but there are so many variations you can make on them and they are a GREAT breakfast, snack or dessert option depending on how you top them! TIP: If you're making these for a meal, I suggest adding a tablespoon of nut butter on top and/or playing around by adding 1 scoop of your favorite sugar-fee protein powder!
CHOCOLATE CHIPPENDALE Sexy Sugar Cleanse Approved (Phase 1, 2, 3) Serves 2
INGREDIENTS FOR PUDDING:
1 1/4 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used cashew milk)
1/4 cup chia seeds
3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
Dash of pink Himalayan sea salt
10-15 drops of liquid organic stevia (you may want more depending on how sweet you want it)
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Cacao nibs for topping
INGREDIENTS FOR COCONUT CREAM:
2-3 tablespoons organic heavy coconut cream
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon Organic Maca powder (for energy and stamina)
3-4 drops liquid organic stevia (you may want more depending on how sweet you want it)
DIRECTIONS: Add all of the pudding ingredients (non-dairy milk, chia seeds, cacao powder, stevia, peppermint extract & salt) to a large glass jar with a lid, give it a quick stir, then put the lid on. “Shake it like a polaroid picture” to get it all mixed up and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight. To make your whipped cream, open your can of coconut cream and scoop 2-3 tablespoons off the top and add to blender with 2-3 tablespoons of water, a few drops of stevia and optional Maca powder. Blend until as smooth as possible and refrigerate in a separate container until your pudding is ready. Once your pudding is thick and delicious, spoon a layer of your whipped coconut cream on top and finish with cacao nibs and a dash of optional sea salt. If you want to be super fancy add a couple of mint sprigs!
PUMPKIN PIE PARTY Sexy Sugar Cleanse Approved (Phase 2, 3) Serves 2
INGREDIENTS FOR PUDDING:
1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used cashew milk)
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup organic pumpkin purée
10-15 drops of liquid organic stevia (you may want more depending on how sweet you want it)
1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp vanilla
Walnut pieces for topping
DIRECTIONS: Add all of the ingredients (non-dairy milk, chia seeds, pumpkin puree, stevia, vanilla & spices) to a large glass jar with a lid, give it a quick stir, then put the lid on. “Shake it like a salt shaker” to get it all mixed up and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight. Once your pudding is thick and creamy, add your topping and dive in!
I would absolutely love to hear how you enjoyed these puddings and if you made any variations on them! Share your recipes by tagging me on Instagram @BodyBlissbyJess!
