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Basil seed pudding with dragon fruit
Dragon fruit chia pudding or basil seed pudding is a thick, creamy, and delicious no-cook recipe that can be served for breakfast, dessert, or snack. It requires only four ingredients and is one of the best make-ahead breakfast recipes. I highly recommend trying this pudding if you want a weight-loss breakfast or dessert recipe. Please take advantage of our dragon fruit smoothie bowl and simple dragon fruit juice.
Ingredients
Dragon fruit: Also known as pitaya. Use white, red, or pink.Chia seeds: Chia seeds or basil seeds, also known as sabja seeds, can be used to make this pudding. They act as a thickening agent.Milk: Regular milk or vegan pudding; dairy-free milk like coconut or almond.Sweetener: Honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, date syrup or sugar. Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Step-by-step instructions
Add chia (basil seeds), milk, and sweetener in a bowl and whisk. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Stir again after 15 minutes to break any clumps. Basil seeds will bloom and thicken within 15 minutes, while chia seeds may take a little longer, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Soak it a little longer for a thicker consistency. You can also make this and chill it overnight.
Add the dragon fruit cubes to a mixer jar or blender and blend them to form a puree. Refrigerate this. Layer chia seed pudding and dragon fruit puree. (Layering is done to look prettier. You can mix dragon fruit puree with milk and chia seed mixture and let it sit. After the first 15-30 minutes, stir to break up any clumps.) Stir and serve chilled. Garnish with your favorite fruits, seeds, and nuts. Mix and enjoy. This can be stored in a refrigerator for two days.
Tips
Once everything is mixed, you can serve it within 30 minutes, but chia seeds may be crunchier. So wait for atleast 1 hour. But if basil seed is used, it will be ready in 15 minutes. I have tried using chia and basil seeds (sabja seeds). It works well for both. Toppings are optional. Add your favorite nuts, granola, coconut, and fruits. Along with dragon fruit, you can even add mangoes and strawberries. If you feel the pudding has become too thick, add more milk.
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