Pumpkin Chia Pudding – Dairy Free

Fall flavors meet creamy, nutrient-packed goodness in this Pumpkin Chia Pudding! Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this pudding is naturally sweetened, plant-based, and full of wholesome ingredients that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied. With the warm aroma of pumpkin pie spice and the subtle sweetness of maple syrup and dates, it’s like pumpkin pie in a bowl—healthy, comforting, and absolutely delicious.

Nutritional Benefits of Key Ingredients:

• Pumpkin: High in vitamin A and antioxidants, supports eye health, immunity, and skin.
• Sweet Potato: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and beta-carotene; helps maintain stable blood sugar and supports digestion.
• Chia Seeds: Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber; promote heart health and satiety.
• Dates & Maple Syrup: Natural sweeteners that provide minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron without refined sugar.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice & Cinnamon: Anti-inflammatory spices that add flavor and support healthy blood sugar levels.
• Molasses: Adds a touch of iron and calcium, enhancing mineral intake.

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Substitututions:

• Pumpkin: Use baked kabocha squash or all baked sweet potato if pumpkin isn’t available.
• Sweet Potato: Swap with baked kabocha squash, or banana for a naturally sweet alternative.
• Plant Milk: Any nut, seed, or oat milk works. Coconut milk adds a richer, creamier flavor.
• Dates: Use raisins, figs or prunes, if you prefer a different dried fruit sweetness.
• Maple Syrup: Date syrup

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Serving Suggestions:

• Make it festive with pomegranate seeds, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans or cacao nibs.
• Layer it with granola, yogurt and fruit for a parfait-style breakfast.
• Portion into jars for an easy, grab-and-go snack during the week.
• Top it with some Cranberry Chutney or layer it in a parfait glass.

Here is a short video showing you how to make Pumpkin Chia Pudding – A Creamy Fall Comfort Dessert (Whole Food Plant-Based)

If you don’t blend it for a longer time you will see the chia seeds as shown in the above photo – I usually blend it until the chia seeds are well incorporated – you choose the look you prefer.

This Pumpkin Chia Pudding is proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. With its creamy texture, warming spices, and wholesome ingredients, it’s a nutrient-rich treat you can feel good about indulging in any time of day.

Tami Kramer Nutmeg Notebook

Pumpkin Chia Pudding

Fall flavors meet creamy, nutrient-packed goodness in thisPumpkin Chia Pudding! Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this pudding is naturally sweetened, plant-based, and full of wholesome ingredients that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied.

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Servings: 4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
• 1 cup cooked sweet potato, peeled
• 1 cup plant milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or vanilla extract
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp molasses optional
• 4-6 Medjool dates soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes

Equipment

• High Powered Blender

Method

 

1. Add all ingredients to the container of a high powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy. I like to blend it until the chia seeds are well incorporated and barely visible.
2. Chill before serving.
3. Serving suggestions:

   Make it festive with pomegranate seeds, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans or cacao nibs.

   Layer it with granola, yogurt and fruit for a parfait-style breakfast.

   Portion into jars for an easy, grab-and-go snack during the week.

   Top it with some Cranberry Chutney or layer it in a parfait glass for a festive presentation.

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