Cool Creamy Pumpkin Chia Refreshment (Print)
Silky pumpkin and chia blend with warming spices
# Ingredient list:
→ Pumpkin & Chia Base
01 - 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
03 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
04 - 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Spices
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - Pinch of ground cloves
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (optional)
11 - 1/2 cup coconut whipped cream (or regular whipped cream)
12 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - Extra cinnamon, for dusting
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth and well-combined.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the mixture.
03 - After chilling, stir the mixture well. If it's too thick, stir in a splash more milk to achieve your desired consistency.
04 - Divide among 4 glasses. Top each serving with whipped cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chia seeds create this incredible pudding-like texture that makes every sip feel indulgent
- You can make a big batch on Sunday and have breakfast ready all week
02 -
- Chia seeds can clump together if you dump them all at once - whisk continuously while adding them
- The mixture thickens significantly overnight, so dont panic if it seems too liquid at first
03 -
- Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant - it makes a huge flavor difference
- Warm the spices briefly in the dry pan before adding them to wake up their essential oils