I will admit that I was a latecomer to the pumpkin pie spice trend. I still have not had a pumpkin spice latte, for instance. I have been starting to come around though. My turning point came after I tried one of our very own blog recipes, pumpkin pie spice roasted mixed nuts. Ever since that day, I have felt the undeniable pull towards this seasonal favorite. As the days grow shorter and cooler, the warming spices seem to offer the perfect comfort and sense of wellbeing. Naturally, I wanted to celebrate the arrival of pumpkin spice season this year with a recipe variation!
We have sung praises for chia seed pudding before. It resides in that oh-so-special territory where it is tasty enough to be a dessert and healthy enough to be a fueling breakfast or snack. Chia seeds are high in fiber and rich in brain- and body-loving nutrients like omegas, proteins, and antioxidants; the fact that they naturally create a pudding-like texture is what makes them pure magic. Chia seed pudding is also highly versatile and customizable, and thus, it felt like the perfect canvas to spread a little pumpkin spice joy on.
Typically, pumpkin spice just refers to the spice blend used in pumpkin pie, for this recipe I decided to throw myself fully into the season by adding a bit of pumpkin as well. Happy Autumn!
Pumpkin Spice Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Ingredients
1 cup organic oat milk or milk choice
2 Tbsp. (or to taste) organic agave or maple syrup
3 Tbsp. organic pumpkin Puree
1/2 tsp. organic pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. organic vanilla extract
1 pinch sea salt
1/4 cup organic chia seeds
Directions
Mix milk, agave, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt in a blender until fully combined.
Pour into a container and add chia seeds while mixing with whisk or fork.
Let chia seed mixture sit for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so as it begins to thicken.
Seal container and set in fridge for at least 3 hours, until desired consistency is reached.
Transfer to serving dish and garnish with toppings of choice!
Pro Tips:
For a standalone pumpkin spice experience, you can omit the canned pumpkin from this recipe without needing to make any major changes to the other proportions.
Chia seed pudding makes a great morning meal! Make this the recipe before bed for a seasonal breakfast the next day.
You can “revitalize” overly thick chia pudding by stirring in a splash of milk before eating.
Pumpkin fans may want to combine some leftover pumpkin puree with a bit of syrup and pumpkin pie spice to create a quick and easy topping for your pudding.
