- Why is it runny?
- Not enough time (needs 3-4 hours) or old seeds. Add more seeds and wait.
- Raw pumpkin?
- No, use cooked puree (canned or homemade) for texture and sweetness.
Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are tiny miracles: they absorb many times their weight in liquid, creating a pudding texture without cooking. Combined with pumpkin and spices, this breakfast tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie but is packed with fiber and Omega-3s. It's a waiting game: time does the work as seeds swell in the fridge.
Ingredients
1/4
cup
Chia Seeds
1
cup
Plant Milk (Almond, Coconut, or Oat)
1/2
cup
Pumpkin Puree
1
tbsp
Maple Syrup
0.5
tsp
Vanilla Extract
0.5
tsp
Ground Cinnamon
1
pinch
Ground Nutmeg
1
oz
Walnuts or Pecans
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Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl or jars
- Spoon
- Measuring cup
Allergen Information
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Instructions
1
✓
Mix chia seeds and milk in a bowl (or jar).
Tip: Whisk or shake well to prevent clumping.
2
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Wait 5 minutes, then mix again.
Tip: Critical step! Seeds sink before gelling. Second mix keeps them suspended.
3
✓
Stir in pumpkin puree, sweetener, and spices (vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg) until smooth.
Tip: Spices mimic pumpkin pie flavor.
4
✓
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Tip: Long rest allows seeds to fully absorb and thicken.
5
✓
Stir before serving, top with chopped nuts.
Tip: Crunchy nuts complement the gelled texture.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
- 1 cup Plant Milk (Almond, Coconut, or Oat)
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
- 1 oz Walnuts or Pecans