Chia seeds are nutritionally dense and will thicken any liquid you add them to, yielding a tapioca-like texture with a mildly sweet flavor.
This recipe is intended for breakfast, but if you add cubed, baked apples and a cinnamon stick, it can be an elegant vegan dessert for the holidays. For a post-Thanksgiving breakfast, replace blueberry jam with cranberry orange sauce, and top with a few plump cranberries—it is a family favorite that also works as a lovely vegan dessert for the holidays.
You can use either black or white chia seeds, or a mix. The pudding will continue to thicken as it sits, and you can easily thin it out to taste with a little more water or coconut water before serving.
Yield: Serves 4