Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding (5 Minutes, No Bake)

All the flavor of pumpkin pie in a jar. Stir it together in five minutes, chill, and it sets into a creamy pudding. It works as dessert, and just as well for breakfast.

The recipe

Time: 5 min + 2 hr chill Makes: 3 servings

You need

• 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling)

• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened plant milk

• 1/4 cup chia seeds

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• Chopped walnuts or pecans, for topping

Make it

1. Whisk the pumpkin, milk, maple syrup, spice and vanilla until smooth.

2. Whisk in the chia seeds. Let it sit 5 minutes, then whisk again so the seeds don't clump.

3. Spoon into jars or glasses and chill at least 2 hours, or overnight.

4. Top with chopped nuts before serving.

Why it works. It tastes like pumpkin pie filling without the crust, sugar or cream. Chia sets it like a pudding and adds fiber.

Other options

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato or butternut squash instead of pumpkin

• Unsweetened applesauce with cinnamon

• Mashed berries (skip the pumpkin pie spice)

• A ripe banana with 2 tbsp cocoa powder (skip the spice)

This is one of six easy desserts in the free Sweet & Simple dessert guide.

Priska is a nurse with 20+ years of experience in the US and Switzerland and holds a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition. Recipes here are for general education, not medical advice.