Tulsi Chai Chia Pudding
Are you kidding? I’ve let another almost-month slip by since posting? I have stacks of recipes I really, really want to share, if only for ensuring I can keep on going back to them. To say time flies sounds trite, but so painfully true…whether you’re having fun or not (and we are).
I just wrote an article on local toy drives for the upcoming holiday season (yes, holidays before we even trick-or-treat!). There are some incredibly moving and meaningful projects to support, and I’m really looking forward to getting involved annually as a family. Writing the piece also got me thinking about what homemade holiday gifts I can put together for friends this year…and I might just have to get an early jump on things by swapping yuletide cheer for autumn pick-me-ups with ball jars of this chai chia pudding.
The epitome of ‘spice is nice’, this bit of bliss is lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup. Depending on your sweet tooth, you can cut back the maple syrup to just 1 tablespoon per batch (my favorite). Steeping ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Masala Chai infusions in simmering plant-based milk made all the difference in elevating my favorite go-to blend. The result is both guiltless dessert and wholesome, power-packed breakfast. Bonus, preparation is a breeze. Not only is this a dreamy way to start the day, it’s a spice-spiked punch of satisfying flavor post workouts. Enjoy!
Tulsi Chai Chia Pudding
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
⅓ cup chia seeds
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ORGANIC INDIA Ceylon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
In a small saucepan, warm the almond and coconut milk. Add the ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Masala Chai infusion bag directly to the pan. Simmer on low heat for ten minutes. Before removing tea bag, squeeze for added flavor. Remove from heat.
Whisk all remaining ingredients into milk mixture. Transfer mixture to an airtight container (allow to cool as needed) and refrigerate overnight if possible, or at least four hours.
Serve with desired toppings, such as coconut whip, sliced bananas, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. Enjoy!