Lemon Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Pudding Layer

• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1½ tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp sea salt

Lemon Cream Pudding Layer

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for one hour in hot water and drained)
• ½ cup unsweetened milk of choice
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp turmeric (for color)
• ½ tsp lemon extract

1. Mix all the chia pudding layer ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together for about a minute until everything is evenly combined. 
2. Place the chia pudding mixture in the fridge and let it set for about 3 hours (or overnight).
3. Ensure you soaked your cashews for 1 hour in boiling water (or overnight in room temp water), then drain. 
4. Combine all the lemon cream pudding ingredients in a blender and blend on high until evenly combined and silky smooth.
5. Evenly split the chia pudding mixture into three small jars (6-oz jars are pictured here).
6. Pour the lemon cream pudding layer on top of the chia pudding layer. 
7. Place the jars in the fridge to set for 3 hours before eating. 
8. Serve with fresh fruit, if desired.