This pomegranate chia pudding is simple and delicious. The hardest part is getting the seeds out of the pomegranate. It’s perfectly sweet, tangy, and has the best crunch!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Nutrient-rich: This pomegranate chia pudding is packed with healthy fats, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and essential vitamins.
- Versatile: It makes for a delicious breakfast, a simple snack, or a tasty holiday treat.
- Easy: A few simple ingredients come together with minimal prep time. (Just 5 minutes.) As long as you know the tricks to opening a pomegranate, this recipe will be ready in no time!
Nutrition For Mental Health
Seeds from one pomegranate contain 4.7g of protein, 3.3g of fat, 52g of carbohydrates, and 11.3g of fiber. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and folate. Pomegranates contain a good amount of potassium and smaller amounts of magnesium and phosphorus.
An animal study found that pomegranates and their plant compounds promote antioxidant and antidepressant activity. Read this post if you want to learn more about pomegranates and other red fruits names and their flavor and health benefits.
Ingredients + Notes
Simple ingredients come together to make this tasty pomegranate chia seed pudding.
- Pomegranate: Pomegranate seeds are the star of this recipe. It wouldn’t be the same without them. (For real.)
- Chia seeds: The other main ingredient is these tiny chia seeds. They are packed with omega-3, so they not only taste great, but they’re healthy!
- Maple syrup: This sweetener is perfect because it blends easily with the other ingredients.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Pomegranate Chia Seed Pudding
- Add pomegranate seeds to a glass jar. (Optional: Mash pomegranate arils with a muddler to release some of their juice.)
- Pour in chia seeds, pomegranate juice, maple syrup, and almond milk and stir until well combined. Place lid on the jar and let sit in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with fresh pomegranate arils on top.
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Recipe Variations
Enjoy this pomegranate chia pudding as is, or make adjustments as needed.
- Vanilla extract: A drizzle of vanilla extract can add a warm depth to this pomegranate chia pudding.
- Milk: Coconut milk, oat milk, or soy milk would all work well in this recipe. So, if you don’t have unsweetened almond milk on hand, don’t worry. I don’t recommend coconut milk unless you really want it to taste like coconut.
- Sweetener: I like using maple syrup because it is a liquid sweetener. It blends perfectly with the other ingredients. Alternatively, you could use agave or stevia.
Servings Ideas
Add your favorite topping to this pomegranate pudding, or pair it with a tasty baked treat!
- Pomegranate seeds: Add fresh pomegranate arils on top for a burst of flavor and crunch.
- Fresh fruit
- Scones: Enjoy this tasty vegan chia pudding paired with these raspberry scones
- Muffins: Pair this easy pomegranate chia pudding with a vegan banana bread muffin.
- Drinks: Enjoy a homemade smoothie or juice alongside this chia seed pudding recipe. Try this healthy pomegranate smoothie or pineapple and ginger juice with spinach.
Storage Tips
Store your pomegranate chia pudding in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. If you make it in a jar to start, it makes storing any leftovers super easy! You can store it in the fridge for 3-4 days. Keep in mind that the chia seeds will continue to soak up liquid so when you are ready to eat it, I recommend adding another tablespoon or so of milk and giving it a good stir.
FAQ
Absolutely! It’s an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants.
Pomegranate juice makes chia seeds taste so good.
Yes, it’s healthy and makes for a great breakfast or snack. Keep in mind that it is high in fiber, so make sure you are drinking a good amount of liquid alongside it.
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Recipe
Pomegranate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 cup almond milk
Instructions
- Add pomegranate seeds to a glass jar. (Optional: Mash pomegranate arils with a muddler to release some of their juice.)
- Pour in chia seeds, pomegranate juice, maple syrup, and almond milk and stir until well combined. Place lid on the jar and let sit in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with fresh pomegranate arils on top.
Notes
Nutrition
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Reference
Cervantes-Anaya, N., Azpilcueta-Morales, G., Estrada-Camarena, E., Ramírez Ortega, D., Pérez de la Cruz, V., González-Trujano, M. E., & López-Rubalcava, C. (2022). Pomegranate and Its Components, Punicalagin and Ellagic Acid, Promote Antidepressant, Antioxidant, and Free Radical-Scavenging Activity in Ovariectomized Rats. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 16, 836681. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2022.836681
This is really good. I think you need to add more pomegranate to start but each person can just adjust that to their liking.
Thanks!