This decadent tasting Chia Pudding Recipe is sinful in taste only - it’s actually as healthy as can be! It can be infused with your favourite tea & it makes a tasty breakfast, dessert or snack idea. It’s free of dairy, gluten & refined sugars, & bursting with nutrients. Chia is rich in omega-3s, fibre & antioxidants, while the cashews are a good source of magnesium, zinc & vitamin E. These nutrients are great for overall health, have immune boosting & anti-inflammatory effects & are also particularly wonderful for radiant skin. Infusing the recipe with tea, gives it a much more sophisticated & delicious taste & it makes the recipe even more versatile. Plus, you’re avoiding artificial flavours & getting added antioxidants & nutrients from the tea.

Transform it into a spicy, fruity or citrusy combination by switching up the tea that you use. We love it with spicy Herbal Chai, fruity Berry Victoria or Wildberry wave, floral ROSE PETAL & creamy Vanilla Plantation, London Fog or Chocolate Hug tea.

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CHIA TEA-PUDDING 

dairy-free, gluten-free & vegan

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp SILK ROAD loose leaf tea 
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup cashews (soak 2 hours to overnight)
1 tbsp coconut butter (recipe below)
pinch of sea salt
pinch of cinnamon
maple syrup & fresh seasonal berries for toppings

DIRECTIONS

1. Brew Tea, of your choice double strength - bring water to a full rolling boil, & pour over the tea. Steep 10 minutes, then strain. Tea should be at room temp before using.
2. Drain cashews, & rinse 2 times with cold water.
3. Combine cashews, tea, salt, cinnamon, & coconut butter in blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until mixed - approximately 2 minutes.
4. Place chia seeds in a mixing bowl. Add mixture from blender to chia seeds - whisk thoroughly.
5. Let pudding set, 10-15 minutes; whisking frequently to prevent clumping.
6. Cover & place in refrigerator to chill for 2-3 hours. Pudding can also be made in advance & refrigerated overnight.
7. When ready to serve, whisk pudding & divide into bowls or cups. Drizzle with maple syrup & top with fresh seasonal berries.

- recipe adapted from award-winning cookbook author & chef, Amy Chaplin.  

HOMEMADE COCONUT BUTTER

Buy coconut butter at your local grocery or health store or you can make your own coconut butter.

• Combine 3-4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut & pinch of sea salt in a food processor. Mix for approximately 8-10 minutes until a creamy butter forms. Scrape down the sides every few minutes or as needed. Makes approximately 1 cup.

*Don’t cut this recipe in half, you’ll need the full 3-4 cups of coconut so there is enough for your food processor to “churn” or work with. Blenders will not work as well as a food processors as many of them will just kick up the coconut.