1tablespoon plus 1 teaspoonunsweetened nut butter(almond, peanut, cashew) or tahini
3Medjool datespitted, or Deglet Noor dates
1teaspoonvanilla extract
¾teaspooncinnamon
Saltto taste
Optional for serving:
Granola
Maple syrup
Instructions
Blend: Transfer the milk, chia seeds, apple, nut butter, dates, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a blender. Blend until smooth and fully incorporated, adding water or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency.
Notes
Use a high-speed blender for best results. Add more milk (or water) as needed.
For nut-free, use tahini instead of nut butter.
To reduce sugars, use Deglet Noor dates instead of Medjool.
If you prefer the texture of nonblended chia pudding, try my budget-friendly Berry Chia Pudding on this site. It's made with frozen blueberries and takes 5 minutes to make.