Creamy Cashew Chia Pudding Bowl
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Published Mar 08, 2016, Updated Jun 12, 2023
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This creamy chia pudding bowl combines chia gel with a homemade cashew pudding. The combo is absolutely delicious and perfect to meal prep!
How about a unique spin on creamy chia pudding…I’ve made chia pudding a bazillon times before, but my friend Amie’s version is completely different than anything I’ve ever tried.
Blogging and being involved in the health and wellness industry has brought so many cool people into my life! I’ve made lifelong friends that I never would have had the chance to meet otherwise. One such person is Amie of The Healthy Apple. I still remember the first time we met. It was back in the old days of blogging (about 7 years ago) at the first-ever Foodbuzz conference. We connected on that trip and have stayed friends ever since. I’m super pumped because today is the launch of Amie’s first book Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation and Reset Your Body!
It’s so fun to see a friend’s work in print!
Eating Clean is the journey of how Amie healed herself from a decade of chronic illness and how others can do the same. In the beginning of the book she shares her full story. How she’s dealt with multiple aliments including Lyme Disease, Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Adrenal Fatigue, Leaky Gut, and Heavy Metal and Mold Toxicity. She goes into detail about how she visited countless doctors before taking her health in her own hands and figuring out the root cause of all her issues.
As a friend, I saw Amie struggle with illness over the years and I am so beyond excited that she’s on a path of healing and back to her vibrant, fun-loving self. Her transformation is really powerful.
About a quarter of the book is dedicated to detoxification. Not detox like a 3-day juice cleanse, but detox in the food, lifestyle and environmental sense. She gives suggestions for everything from food, household items and cleaning supplies to cosmetics and personal care products. She even has suggestions for detoxifying house plants and DIY recipes for cleaning products.
The remaining three-quarters of the book is filled with over 200 detox-approved plant-based recipes free of gluten, dairy, soy, refined sugar, eggs, corn and processed ingredients.
Amie is a chef, food lover and culinary nutritionist so all the recipes are amazingly healthy and unique while also 100% satisfying and delicious.
What You Need For This Chia Seed Pudding
- chia seeds – you can’t ahve chia pudding without chia seeds! I buy a huge bag of Nutiva Organic Black Chia Seeds and they last forever.
- water – essential to get the chia seeds to create their gel-like consistency!
- cashews – you want raw, unsalted cashews.
- dates – pitted, soaked in water overnight, and drained
- cinnamon – a little spice to really brighten this dish up!
- vanilla – the perfect flavor enhancer!
- sea salt – just a pinch, to bring the flavors together.
How to Make a Breakfast Chia Pudding Bowl
First, the chia seeds are mixed with water. Half of the chia mixture is blended with raw cashews and dates to make a creamy, ricotta-like pudding that’s luxurious, smooth and sweet while the remaining half is served up as is. When you pair the two components together, topped with fresh fruit, and you have a delicious and satisfying breakfast chia pudding unlike any other.
If you’re a chia pudding fan, I’m demanding that you try Amie’s version. It might change your chia pudding game forever.
More Chia Pudding Recipes
- Basic Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Kiwi Chia Pudding
- Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- Banana Split Chia Pudding
- Raspberry Chia Pudding
- Protein Chia Pudding
Do More with Chia Seeds! Check Out These Recipes
- 10 Ways to Eat Chia Seeds
- Lemon Chia Fresca
- Easy Strawberry Chia Jam
- Chia Breakfast Cookies
- Chia Bars
Cashew Chia Pudding Bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1½ cups water
- ⅔ cup raw cashews
- 6 large dates, pitted, soaked in water overnight, and drained
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup fresh berries, chopped pineapple, or sliced bananas
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or ground cinnamon
- Handful Amie’s Grain-Free Granola
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds and water; set aside until the mixture forms a gel, about 20 minutes.
- Combine the cashews, dates, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and half of the chia gel in a high-speed blender. Puree until smooth. Transfer the pureed mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the remaining chia gel.
- Serve immediately, topped with one or more of the optional toppings, if desired, or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This creamy cashew creme has become a staple in my refrigerator
It’s like a sweet indulgence w out all the sugar
I love it mixed w the chia pudding
I love hearing this, Teresa! Thanks for sharing!
Once all ingredients are mixed can this be stored in the refrigerator?
Yes! Definitely.
Okay, this is my new FAVORITE chia pudding recipe EVER. Such a creative twist on chia pudding, Brittany! Blending the cashews and chia seeds with the dates made for such a creamy texture. I loved it!
Yay!! I’m so glad to hear this chia pudding was a hit, Taylor! Thanks for the review 🙂
This is so far my favorite chia pudding recipe.. I mean… that bit of sweetness from the dates, that hint of cinnamon and that creaminess combined with the texture of the chia OMG! I loved it! #ebfrecipeclub
Woo!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Gloria! Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it!
This is so delicious, I didn’t want it to end! Don’t hesitate, you won’t regret it!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Susannah! Thanks for the review 🙂
This is the first time I’ve ever made chia seed pudding and it was delicious. I absolutely loved it! Thank you for a great recipe.
Yay!! So happy to hear this recipe was a hit, Karen. Thanks so much for making it and coming back to leave a review.
Any subs for the dates?
Hi, Amie! You can definitely swap out the dates for another liquid sweetener of choice, such as maple syrup, honey or agave. I’d start with 2 Tablespoons and adjust to taste! Let me know how it turns out for you!