Name: Chia pudding with figs and grapes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: serves 6 people
Ingredients: 500 ml unsweetened almond milk (2 cups); 6 dried figs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 100 g chia seeds (5/8 cup); fresh concord grapes for serving; 180 g greek yogurt (3/4 cup) or any plain dairy free yogurt if you are lactose intolerant; lemon zest; 2 tbsp good quality, organic olive oil (for serving - optional)

Chia pudding with figs and grapes

I don't say this often, but this wonderful breakfast: Chia pudding with figs and grapes is vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free, so basically appropriate for all kinds of diets. Most of all, and above all, it's delicious, simple to make, healthy and perfect for midweek, quick, ready to grab breakfast. We always make it one night ahead. Just throw everything together, blend and pour into your favorite cups. Then place in the fridge for a couple of hours, over night. Love how the texture the next day is pudding-like, thick, yet creamy and satisfying. We used almond milk in this recipe, because we love the flavor in combination with grapes and figs, but you can use oat milk or regular milk as well. You can also switch the figs for dates, however, figs are more common in our area, so we tried to stay local and seasonal. Also, this chia pudding is naturally sweet, so there's no need to add any sugar. Quick, easy peasy and a delicious, satisfying, healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

chia pudding with figs

500 ml unsweetened almond milk (2 cups)

6 dried figs

1 tsp vanilla extract

100 g chia seeds (5/8 cup)

fresh concord grapes for serving

180 g greek yogurt (3/4 cup) or any plain dairy free yogurt if you are lactose intolerant

lemon zest

2 tbsp good quality, organic olive oil (for serving - optional)

Tools and equipment

blender or immersion blender

mason jars or glasses for serving

METHOD

Chia pudding

In a blender mix together almond milk, dried figs, pinch of salt, vanilla extract and chia seeds. The chia pudding should be nice and liquidy. Pour in six mason jars or glasses and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours or even better, overnight.

Tip

If the figs are super dry, soak them in warm water for about an hour, drain and use.
Serve

Serve chia pudding with figs with fresh grapes, a dollop of greek yogurt, lemon zest and optionally with a teaspoon of good quality, organic olive oil. Enjoy.