No-Bake Regional Citrus Chia Pudding
A refreshing no-bake chia pudding infused with fresh regional citrus juice and zest, perfect for a light and healthy dessert or breakfast. This Healthy Bowls-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs chia seeds, almond milk, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup, unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup, peeled and chopped orange segments
- 2 tbsp, sliced toasted almonds
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Step 3: Before serving, stir the pudding well and top each serving with 1/2 cup chopped orange segments and 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds for crunch and fresh citrus flavor.
