Continuing my interest in all-things-blue and pretty, I whipped up these cute ombre chia puddings last week.
I used my Blue Majik for the color, but you could use any food coloring, natural or not, to create this effect. I have some more colors coming from Matcha.Blue and can’t wait to test them out! Rainbow projects next : )
Each layer got the following:
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup milk of your choice (I used 2% cows)
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- Either 1/8, 1/2 or 1 tsp of blue spirulina
Then they soaked in the fridge overnight to form a nice pudding-like gel.
In the morning, I layered them up. There’s actually a hidden layer of blueberries in there too!
And I finished them off with some full-fat vanilla Greek yogurt and cinnamon. Delish! It was almost as good as whipped cream. (And coconut cream would be divine too.)
I can say this with confidence: blue chia pudding is definitely more fun to eat than plain 
Ombre Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 3/4 cup milk of your choice
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup divided
- Just under 2 tsp blue spirulina
- Blueberries for layering
- Greek yogurt for topping
- Cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Add 1 tbsp of chia seeds, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 tsp maple syrup, and either 1/8, 1/2 or 1 tsp of spirulina to three different bowls. Mix well and chill overnight or at least 3-4 hours. In the morning, layer from darkest color to lightest, adding blueberries between layers as desired. Top with Greek yogurt and cinnamon.
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
August 7, 2018 at 7:05 amThis would be perfect for a party! Love how colourful it is! 🙂
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Katherine says
August 7, 2018 at 8:11 amSuch gorgeous colors Kath, blue is my favorite, and I love chia pudding too! My husband doesn’t like the texture, so I put his portion in the blender after it’s set. Tapioca pudding is one of my faves, so I enjoy this as is.
BTW, you look so happy, glowing (and not because of the umbrella lol), and beautiful in your post yesterday!
KathEats says
August 7, 2018 at 8:25 amThank you!
Kori says
August 7, 2018 at 9:38 amThis looks so so good, Kath!! I love the ombre effect, and the blues are my favorite shades. Quite mesmerizing and would certainly be fun to make and eat. 🙂
Kelly says
August 7, 2018 at 12:40 pmOMG, can’t believe I’m gonna ask this but… does it turn your poop blue??? Hahahaha! It’s so fun looking but I tend to panic if, u kno, things go wrong down there so good to know in advance! Srsly tho I love your creativity in the kitchen it’s so inspriing! i get stukc in a rut and make the same thing over and over.
KathEats says
August 7, 2018 at 1:01 pmHahaha not that I’ve noticed!