Description
A refreshing and wholesome Lemon Cream Chia Pudding made with oat milk, soaked cashews, and natural sweeteners. This layered pudding features a tangy lemon chia seed base topped with a silky lemon cream, perfect for a healthy breakfast or light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Layer
- 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
- 1 Cup Oat Milk
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
Lemon Cream Layer
- 1 Cup Raw Cashews (soaked for one hour in hot water and drained)
- 1/2 Cup Oat Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric (for color)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Chia Pudding: In a bowl, whisk together chia seeds, oat milk, lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt for about one minute until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Set Chia Pudding: Transfer the chia pudding mixture to the refrigerator and let it set for approximately 3 hours or ideally overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken.
- Soak Cashews: Soak raw cashews in boiling water for one hour or in room temperature water overnight, then drain the water before use to ensure a creamy and smooth texture.
- Blend Lemon Cream: Combine soaked cashews, oat milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, turmeric, and lemon extract in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is silky smooth and fully incorporated.
- Assemble Pudding: Divide the set chia pudding evenly into 4 small jars or serving glasses.
- Add Lemon Cream Layer: Pour the blended lemon cream evenly over the chia pudding layers in each jar.
- Chill and Set: Place the assembled jars back in the fridge for an additional 3 hours to allow the lemon cream layer to firm up slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Optionally, top with fresh fruit or your favorite toppings before serving to add extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Soaking cashews is essential for achieving a creamy lemon layer; do not skip this step.
- Chia pudding requires sufficient chilling time to thicken properly; overnight refrigeration is ideal.
- Turmeric is added only for color and imparts minimal flavor.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best vibrant flavor.
- This pudding keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free version, consider substituting blended cashews with a coconut cream alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon chia pudding, lemon cream, oat milk pudding, vegan dessert, healthy pudding, dairy-free, cashew cream, no bake dessert
