Cherry Chai Chia Pudding with Bourbon biscuits
Looking for an indulgent snack that’s relatively healthy? This Cherry Chai Chia pudding recipe is a yummy treat that uses cherries which are in season now. Cherries have got to be my absolute favourite berry because they look like little hearts. I used my Loose leaf Masala Chai blend for the chai flavour – no need to use artificial flavourings or syrups.
🌱 Why You’ll Love This Snack
- High in plant-based protein and fibre
- Packed with omega-3s and antioxidants
- Uses cherries which are currently in season – just another delicious cherry recipe
- Can be made and kept in the fridge for upto 2 days – makes for an ideal snack
- Tastes almost like a spoonful of blackforest cake and chai in the form of pudding
🍒 Cherry Chai Chia Pudding with Bourbon biscuits (Serves 1)
For the Chia Pudding:
- 2-3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp Better Food Mood’s Loose Leaf Masala Chai Blend
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp sugar
- Handful of cherries chopped
- Bourbon biscuits
Instructions:
1) Make the masala chai. Boil 1 tbsp of our masala chai loose leaf blend with sugar in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes on a high flame. Add milk and boil for another 3 minutes. Take off flame and leave to cool.
2) Mix the chai seeds in the chai above (which makes 1 cup).
3) Leave overnight in the fridge.
For the Cherry Compote:
- 15 – 20 cherries
- Water
- sugar
Instructions:
1) Warm the cherries in sugar and a bit of water on a medium flame until you have a compote. It takes about 10 minutes for the cherries to break down.
☕ Assembling the chai chia pudding:
- We are going to layer this chia pudding.
- In a glass, add the chai chia pudding first until halfway full
- Then add the cherry compote
- Then add another layer of the chai chia pudding.
- Finally, garnish with chopped cherries and bourbon biscuits (or you could use biscoff)
☕ Ingredient Spotlight: Masala Chai
Our Masala chai loose leaf blend isn’t just for flavour. It also has some benefits such as:
- Assam tea – Has caffeine and can help you focus. Black tea is also rich in antioxidants
- Spices – Are great for digestion
- Lemongrass – Has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. It may also aid digestion
As the chai has caffeine, it’s best to consume this chia pudding in the morning.
🔁 Make It Your Own
- Swap cherries for other berries such as blueberries, mulberries, strawberries etc
- Add a scoop of protein powder
- Use oat milk for a dairy-free option
- Add chocolate drizzle for extra indulgence
💬 Final Thoughts
This cherry chai chia pudding recipe proves that snacks can be both functional and indulgent. It’s quick, yummy, full of protein and fibre.
