Description
This Paleo & Vegan Chai Latte Chia Pudding is a cozy, dairy-free treat infused with warming spices and rich chai tea flavor. Made with almond milk, chai spices, black tea, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this chia pudding sets into a creamy, satisfying dessert or breakfast that’s perfect for cool mornings or relaxing evenings. It’s allergy-friendly, vegan, and packed with fiber and antioxidants for a wholesome indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid and Sweetener
- 2 cups Almond milk (can be substituted with any dairy-free milk)
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (for natural sweetness)
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (adds warmth)
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger (offers a zesty kick)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom (infuses a unique flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (enhances cozy vibes)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves (brings depth to spice blend)
Tea
- 1 bag Black tea (adds chai flavor)
Main Ingredient for Pudding
- 1/2 cup Chia seeds (creates pudding texture)
Instructions
- Combine spices and milk: In a small saucepan, mix the almond milk, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves together. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat while whisking until it begins to simmer.
- Add sweetness: Once the mixture reaches a gentle boil, turn off the heat and stir in the maple syrup to dissolve it evenly into the mixture.
- Steep the tea: Place the black tea bag into the warm spiced milk mixture. Allow it to steep for 15 minutes as the mixture cools slightly, infusing the chai flavor thoroughly.
- Remove tea bag and add chia seeds: After steeping, remove the tea bag, then stir in the chia seeds until they are well combined with the liquid.
- Initial rest: Let the chia mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the seeds to start absorbing the liquid, then gently stir again to evenly distribute the seeds.
- Refrigerate: Pour the mixture into a glass container or individual serving jars and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, until the chia seeds swell and the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Enjoy the pudding plain or garnish with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruits, nuts, or coconut chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any other dairy-free milk like oat, cashew, or coconut milk.
- Adjust the maple syrup quantity to your preferred level of sweetness.
- For a stronger chai flavor, increase the steeping time of the tea bag up to 20 minutes.
- To make this recipe nut-free, choose a nut-free milk alternative.
- Leftover pudding can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Paleo
Keywords: chia pudding, paleo, vegan, chai latte, dairy-free, healthy dessert, breakfast pudding
