Creamy Pumpkin Chia Refreshment (Print version)
Luscious pumpkin and creamy chia blend with warming spices
# What goes in:
→ Pumpkin & Chia Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
03 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
04 - 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, adjust to taste
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Spices
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - Pinch of ground cloves
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
11 - 1/2 cup coconut whipped cream or regular whipped cream
12 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - Extra cinnamon for dusting
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth and thoroughly combined.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, allowing chia seeds to absorb liquid and achieve pudding-like consistency.
03 - After chilling, stir mixture well. If texture is too thick, incorporate a small splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
04 - Distribute chilled mixture evenly among 4 serving glasses. Top each portion with whipped cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon dusting if desired. Serve immediately while cold.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- It somehow tastes like pumpkin pie but in drink form without turning on your oven
- The chia seeds create this incredible creamy texture that makes every sip feel luxurious
02 -
- The chia seeds will continue thickening so if you are not serving this within a few hours it might become too dense
- Whisking really thoroughly at the beginning prevents those annoying chia seed clumps from forming
03 -
- Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan until fragrant before adding them on top
- Warm the spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to wake up their flavors