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Piña Colada Chia Pudding

Photo: Burcu Avsar and Zach DeSart

BY The Editors

PUBLISHED May 8, 2024

Chia seeds have the capacity to absorb ten times their weight in liquid while creating a gel-like texture. This chia seed–liquid combo can be used as a substitute for eggs. Here we use them to make a no-cook vegan pudding.

 

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Leave the seeds whole, and your pudding will have a delightful, slightly bumpy texture, like a thick bubble tea; it also looks fantastic — serve it in a glass bowl or small Mason or Ball jar if you can. If you prefer a velvety texture, whir the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Use this recipe as a template, changing the liquid or combination of liquids to whatever you prefer; just keep the ratio of 2 cups liquid to 1/3 cup chia seeds. Chia seeds are forgiving, so if you find that your pudding is thicker than you like, add more liquid and stir; the pudding won’t separate. Use any kind of non-dairy liquid you like.

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