Also, be more to try our classic chia seed pudding and our mango chia pudding recipes! You’ll find it simple to make and it’s a great quick breakfast option for busy mornings. It’s also a beautiful festive green-color food for special occasions like St. Patrick’s Day! We love that we can make these cute chia matcha pudding jars ahead of time and then pull one out of the fridge when we’re hungry in the morning or need a little pick-me-up in the afternoon. It’s meal-prepping at its best! Here’s everything you’ll need to make this matcha chia pudding:
Coconut milk – this makes the creamy dairy-free base for the pudding. Chia seeds – these little nutritional powerhouses are filled with fiber and healthy fat. Matcha powder – a high-quality matcha powder gives this pudding a vibrant green color and unique matcha tea flavor. Maple syrup – to sweeten things up, naturally. Lemon – for its fresh, bright taste and add balance. Coconut whipped cream, matcha powder, lemon slices, and chia seeds – optional, for garnish.
During harvesting, only the finest leaves are picked, dried, and stone-ground into a dust-like powder. All the steps maximize the nutrients and flavors. It’s a versatile powder that can be prepared as a tea or used in baking and other culinary recipes, like this chia matcha pudding! Is matcha healthy? Matcha is naturally high in antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds. Although matcha contains caffeine, it also contains a compound called L-theanine which changes the effects of caffeine. So, you’ll still get the alertness you’d expect from caffeine without the crash.
How to make chia matcha pudding
It’s really simple to make green tea pudding with chia seeds. Enjoy it right away, or place it in your fridge overnight for a quick and easy breakfast. Here’s how to make it by following a few simple steps: Not all matcha powders are created equal. If you’re new to matcha, here are a few things to keep in mind when picking one out:
A ceremonial grade matcha powder has delicate flavors and added health benefits. Color is a good indication of quality. Good, high-quality matcha will be a vibrant green color. A lower-quality matcha powder will be a more dull, muted green. The nose knows. Give it a smell – you’re looking for rich vegetal aromas, with nutty, mildly sweet, and creamy notes. Good quality matcha is stone-ground into a fine dust-like texture. Price is usually an indication of quality, so this is one way to tell if the matcha you are buying is good quality. If having a bright green color isn’t super important to you, then you can save a few dollars by using culinary-grade matcha instead.
Enjoy this chia matcha pudding as a healthy dessert. Serve it as a quick and healthy breakfast topped with some of our vanilla almond granola or chocolate superfood granola. Keep it in your fridge or pack it in a lunch bag for a delicious anytime treat!
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