Vegan Mofo: HOT! Cranberry Orange Chia Breakfast Pudding

My faithful reader, Cristina, asked if I ever did the breakfast chia pudding warm. Nope, but boy that sounded super yummy so I had to give it a try! Instead of (or in addition to!) cranberries, you could use raisins and add bananas! Yum!

HOT! Cranberry Orange Chia Breakfast Pudding Recipe (vegan)

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut or almond milk from a carton
• 2-3 TB chia seeds (The more you use, the thicker the pudding will be.)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 TB chopped, dried cranberries (plus more for garnish)
• 1/2 tsp finely grated orange zest
• dash cinnamon
• 1/2-1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 TB chopped nuts (I used dry roasted pecans.)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, heat milk, chia seeds, vanilla, cranberries, orange zest, and cinnamon until it boils. Let simmer, uncovered, for about 10-15 minutes. Give it a stir every few minutes so it does not stick to the pan.
2. Let cool for a few minutes.
3. Top with maple syrup, nuts, and cranberries.