Matcha Chia Pudding
MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS
Energize your morning with your own, homemade matcha chia pudding. This healthy breakfast treat offers 6 grams of plant-powdered protein per serving and a subtle caffeine kick. It's easy-to-make and requires no cooking!
Ingredients
- 2 cups homemade cashew milk (or store-bought milk of your choice)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder (See Cook's Tip)
- Pinch salt
- 6 tablespoons chia seeds
Optional Ingredients
- Coconut whipped topping
- Granola
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, matcha powder, and salt until smooth. Matcha tends to clump, so an emersion blender is a great tool for this.
- Whisk in chia seeds. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Stir, then spoon into jars. Top with coconut whipped topping and a sprinkle of granola, if desired.
Cook Tips
Matcha is available in several different grades from culinary to ceremonial. They all work in this recipe. Ceremonial grade matcha, although most expensive, will lend the brightest green color.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 11.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 110.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.0 g
- Fiber: 6.0 g
- Added Sugars: 12.0 g
- Sugar: 14.0 g
- Protein: 6.0 g