Cool Creamy Pumpkin Chia Fall Delight (Printer-Friendly)
Luscious pumpkin drink with warming spices and creamy chia for a perfect seasonal boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pumpkin & Chia Base
01 - 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
03 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
04 - 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (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 (optional)
11 - 1/2 cup coconut whipped cream (or regular whipped cream)
12 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - Extra cinnamon, for dusting
# How to Make It:
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 well-combined.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the mixture.
03 - After chilling, stir the mixture well. If it's too thick, stir in a splash more milk to achieve your desired consistency.
04 - Divide among 4 glasses.
05 - Top each serving with whipped cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
06 - Serve chilled and enjoy!
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its like drinking a cozy sweater but better
- The texture transformation from runny to pudding-like feels like magic
02 -
- The chia seeds need at least 2 hours to work their thickening magic
- This drink actually tastes better on day two when all the flavors have had time to become best friends
03 -
- Buy chia seeds in bulk from the spice aisle to save money
- Toast extra pumpkin seeds and store them for quick topping later