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This creamy lemon chia pudding is the perfect spring and summer treat! It’s made with a chia pudding base with creamy, egg-free lemon curd on top.

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If you love lemon bars or lemon desserts in general, you’re going to love this creamy lemon chia pudding! It’s super simple to make with a basic chia pudding and creamy lemon curd on top. And the best part? It’s totally vegan, dairy free and egg free, making it a great option for those with food intolerances!

Why you’ll love this creamy lemon chia pudding

  • It’s easy to make. It’s super simple to make the chia pudding and creamy lemon curd! It tastes much more complicated than it is to make!
  • It’s packed with flavor. This recipe has the best creamy texture, plus the flavor is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

The Ingredients for Creamy Lemon Chia Pudding

  • Coconut Yogurt, Dairy Free Milk, Chia Seeds, Honey, and Vanilla. These ingredients make the chia pudding layer!
  • Lemon. I really recommend fresh lemon juice! You can use packaged in a pinch, but fresh lemon really elevates the flavor.
  • Coconut Cream. You can use canned coconut cream or the cream that hardens on the top of a can of coconut milk.
  • Golden Coconut Sugar. I like this Golden Coconut Sugar!
  • Arrowroot Starch. This works as a thickener for the lemon curd!
  • Turmeric. Optional, but helps with the color!

How to make creamy lemon chia pudding

  • Step One. Combine the ingredients for the chia pudding. Pour into three separate bowls and allow to set in the fridge.
  • Step Two. Combine the ingredients for the lemon curd.
  • Step Three. Add the lemon curd mixture to a pot on the stove and heat until it thickens
  • Step Four. Pour the lemon curd over the chia pudding and allow to set in fridge.
  • Step Five. Serve chilled topped with lemon zest.

A cup of creamy lemon chia pudding with some bites removed.

Tips & tricks

  • Be patient and let it set all the way! The hardest part about this recipe is waiting for it to set. But trust me, it’s worth the wait!
  • Use fresh lemon juice. Of course you can use bottled lemon juice in a pinch, but fresh lemon juice will really elevate the flavor.

Is this lemon chia pudding healthy?

Healthy is always a subjective term, but with healthy fats, fiber, and no refined sugar, we’d call this a healthy treat!

Several cups of creamy lemon chia pudding on a counter.

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Ingredients
 

For the chia pudding

  • ½ cup coconut yogurt
  • ¾ cup dairy free milk
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp vanilla

For the lemon layer

  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp golden coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp arrowroot starch
  • Pinch of turmeric, optional, for color
  • Zest of half a lemon

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ingredients for the chia pudding in a large separate bowl and mix well to combine. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, and stir again. Pour the chia pudding into three separate small bowls and allow to sit in the fridge for 2-3 hours to set.
  • To make the lemon curd, combine the coconut cream, lemon juice, honey, golden coconut sugar, and vanilla in a medium pot. Add the arrowroot starch and whisk well to combine.
  • Add the pot to the stove on low heat. Heat on low, whisking often for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens. Remove from the heat once the mixture is thick.
  • Pour the lemon curd over the chia pudding, evenly dividing among the three. Transfer to the fridge to set for another 2-4 hours.
  • Serve chilled topped with lemon zest.

Notes

All nutrition facts are estimated and will vary.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 300kcal, Carbohydrates: 27.7g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 10.6g, Fiber: 6.7g
All nutrition facts are estimated and will vary.
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