Description
A refreshing and nutritious dessert made with chia seeds and watermelon, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh watermelon cubes
- 1 cup almond milk (or coconut milk)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into manageable pieces; you’ll need about two cups of cubes. Remove the seeds.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and lime juice; blend until smooth.
- Mix in the Chia Seeds: In a large bowl, combine the watermelon mixture with chia seeds and stir well.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl or transfer to jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve with Toppings: Once set, serve in bowls or jars and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Chilling time is crucial for achieving the right pudding texture. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon, Chia Seeds, Healthy Dessert, Vegan Recipe, Nutritious Treat