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.

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.

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!

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• Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Creamy Lemon Chia Pudding

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• Author: Michelle
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 3 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

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For the chia pudding

• 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
• 3/4 cup dairy free milk
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

For the lemon layer

• 1/2 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

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Pour the lemon curd over the chia pudding, evenly dividing among the three. Transfer to the fridge to set for another 2-4 hours.
5. Serve chilled topped with lemon zest.

Notes

All nutrition facts are estimated and will vary.

• Prep Time: 15
• Category: Dessert

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 300
• Fat: 10.6g
• Carbohydrates: 27.7g
• Fiber: 6.7g
• Protein: 4g

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