Black Sesame Chia Seed Pudding
Happy Mid Autumn Festival everyone! I remember celebrating this in Taiwan and it’s a day where family and friends gather together to celebrate the moon! To celebrate, I’m posting and eating this delicious black sesame chia seed pudding. I’m putting an Asian twist on an American breakfast/snack/dessert. I love how easy it is to throw together chia seed pudding. It’s so customizable and you can load it with all your favorite toppings. I decided to add ground black sesame seeds to it because I LOVE black sesame anything! It’s big in Asia/Taiwan and I miss all the black sesame desserts. It has a nuttier taste and deeper flavor. It also has many health benefits too along with chia seeds! They help with inflammation, anti-aging, digestive health, lowering cholesterol, hair growth, bone health, and regulating estrogen and progesterone levels. They are also high in zinc, beneficial antioxidants, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, healthy fats, and fiber. This black sesame chia seed pudding can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack, or healthy dessert. It’s such a powerhouse combination and it tastes yummy too!
Black Sesame Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds (you will grind it up and have a little leftover)
Instructions
- Toast the black sesame seeds in a small pan on the stove on medium heat. Continue to stir and shake the pan around to evenly toast all sides. Toast for about 3 minutes or when it starts becoming aromatic. Careful not to burn the seeds. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
- In a small food processor, grind the toasted black sesame seeds. Process until a powder or sand like texture forms. You may have to stop every couple seconds to scrape the sides and shake the container so all the seeds can get ground up.
- In a glass jar or bowl, combine the chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and 2.5-3 Tbsps of the ground black sesame seeds. Whisk or stir until well combined.
- Place the lid on the jar or cover the bowl and set it in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight to thicken and set.
- Once it has thickened, stir to break up any clumps. When read to serve, top it with fruit, granola, or any toppings you desire! Enjoy!
- Chia pudding can be stored in the fridge for up to 5-7 days in an airtight container.
