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A silky, lightly sweetened pudding bursting with vanilla notes and antioxidant-packed matcha powder. This energizing breakfast is creamy, naturally sweet, dense, fiber- and protein-rich, made with six simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Measure out all ingredients.
  2. Place chia seeds in a mixing bowl.
  3. Pour in full-fat coconut milk and unsweetened almond milk, add maple syrup and vanilla extract, then whisk or stir until combined.
  4. Stir in matcha powder thoroughly, breaking up any clumps.
  5. Let the mixture rest about 15 minutes to thicken.
  6. Stir again halfway through the resting period to keep the mixture smooth and lump-free.
  7. If the pudding is too thick, gradually stir in more milk to reach desired consistency and taste, adding extra sweetener if needed.
  8. Spoon the pudding into bowls or jars to portion.

Notes

This recipe makes 2 bowls, perfect for two people to enjoy as a satisfying meal. Measurements are US cups (240 ml each)., You can swap almond milk for any milk you prefer: cow’s milk, soy, cashew, coconut, or oat milk all work great., Maple syrup can be replaced with honey (liquid) or other sweeteners; liquid sweeteners like date syrup are preferred over granulated sugars to avoid gritty texture., To make it keto-friendly, use a low-carb liquid sweetener and stir in 1 teaspoon MCT oil for extra healthy fats., For a weight-loss friendly version, replace half of the coconut milk with regular milk and use a low-carb sweetener., Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to boost protein content; may need to add more milk due to protein powder absorbing liquid., Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Ideal for meal prep – make ahead in jars and add toppings when ready to eat.

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