Christmas Ricotta Chia Pudding
Ingredients
For the Chia Pudding
1 cup milk (almond, oat, or regular)
3 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
½ tsp cinnamon
Ricotta Cream Layer
¾ cup ricotta cheese
1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
Zest of ½ orange
Christmas Toppings
Fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds
Dried cranberries
Chopped pistachios or walnuts
Orange zest
Drizzle of honey
Directions
Make Chia Base: In a jar, whisk together milk, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, and sweetener. Stir well and refrigerate 2–3 hours or overnight until thickened.
Ricotta Layer: In a bowl, mix ricotta, honey/maple, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
Assemble: In serving glasses, layer chia pudding first, then a generous layer of ricotta cream.
Decorate Festively: Top with cranberries/pomegranate, dried cranberries, nuts, and a drizzle of honey.
Chill & Serve: Refrigerate 20 minutes before serving for best texture.
Nutritional Info (approx. per serving, makes 2)
Calories: ~280
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 4g