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Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Published: Apr 28, 2014 · Modified: Nov 2, 2015 by Felicia Lim · This post may contain affiliate links

Because I grew up in tropical Singapore, where the weather varies between 24 to 34 degrees all year round, living in a country now with four seasons fascinates me.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Winter is the harshest season of all.

When all is grey and dark and looks like a perpetually rainy London, I dream of being back in South East Asia. But at times, the chill that winter brings gives me an excuse to curl up under the covers with hot tea and a good book, and for that I am grateful.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

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I remember reading somewhere once that we need to have experienced loss in order to feel contentment; to have felt hunger to be happy when you’re full, and to have been cold in order to appreciate warmth. So while winter is my least favorite season, mainly because of its drab and unwelcoming cold, I’m thankful for it because it helps me enjoy the other seasons so much more.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

I find it amazing that when winter starts creeping away, there suddenly is a shift in everything.

In spring, flowers remember to bloom and new life grows from the earth. It never fails to take my breath away when I see the lush green leaves sprouting from branches that had been dried and barren all winter. There is color in the ground, and a crisp freshness in the air, just like the feeling of starting anew, of clean beginnings, new notebooks to scribble in, and blank slates.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

And then as the still-cool nights give way to warmer, brighter days as summer stumbles in, I love watching the re-appearance of short skirts, shorts and airy dresses.

I like how summer is associated with beach holidays and country houses, and seeing the glowing tans of sun-kissed girls in their new bikinis. The sunshine, which I used to take for granted when living in Singapore, is now in full swing, there is happiness on our faces and a song on our lips. Summer creates beautiful memories with its bright filters and longer days, like a perpetual Instagram picture.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

As the last days of summer float away, and in saunters autumn, there’s an anxiousness and excitement that fills me.

While I cling onto the final days of warmth and accept the fact that each day is now shorter and sunsets are constantly earlier, autumn always has a special place in my heart.

I’ve said it so many times before, and I’ll say it again. I remember autumn for the freedom I experienced in Europe during my university exchange; and its reds and auburns bring to mind that phase in my youth so glorious and free.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Now that I live from season to season, I’ve found myself craving blueberries and asparagus in spring, fresh peaches in summer and roasted butternut squash in autumn.

And recently, I’ve discovered one of the prettiest and sweetest autumn fruits, ever – the pomegranate.

I was walking to my photography school two weeks ago (yes! I’ve finally started going for formal photography classes!) when I passed by a fruit stall and saw these gems of a fruit. I’ve seen pomegranates around before, but not until then did I wish so much to try them.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Have you ever tried the pomegranate?

Perhaps you’ve eaten it your whole life. Or, are you like me and have only recently tasted this fruit so beautiful and ruby red?

From the outside, the pomegranate’s pink skin doesn’t really say much, but open it up and inside its chambers lie these red, juicy seeds, like little jewels in a treasure cave. I was awe-struck by how pretty the seeds looked, and when I ate them, a splash of tart, sweet juice filled my mouth. It was exhilarating, rich, and so pleasurable.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

I wanted to eat these pomegranate seeds with something that would compliment them, but not steal the glory from them.

So one morning, I ate them with vanilla cinnamon chia pudding.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Think about thick, vanilla and cinnamon laced chia pudding mixed with sweet pomegranate seeds that surprise you with every bite.

Imagine the vibrant red against a pale grey, and the contrast in both colors and tastes.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

I’m in love.

Pomegranate Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

POMEGRANATE VANILLA CINNAMON CHIA PUDDING
(Serves 2)

Ingredients:

1) 6 tablespoons of chia seeds
2) 2 cups of milk (dairy milk, almond milk, or whichever type of milk you prefer)
3) 4 teaspoons of honey
4) 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
5) 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
6) 1 cup of fresh pomegranate seeds

Steps:

1) In a large bowl, mix chia seeds, milk, honey, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon together. (Make sure to mix the chia seeds thoroughly so you don’t end up with chunky chia pudding.)
2) Let the mixture chill in the fridge overnight in the refridgerator
3) Divide chia pudding into two portions and serve topped with fresh pomegranate seeds

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Comments

  1. Minu says

    October 12, 2016 at 6:34 am

    Nice recipe. I used to make this using mango.

    Reply
    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      October 12, 2016 at 8:50 am

      thanks Minu! 🙂 Using it with mango sounds good too!

      Reply
  2. Amanda says

    June 23, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I used this recipe for my first time using chia seeds and loved it! The only change was I used strawberries or bananas with my pudding. I just made it again!

    Reply
    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      June 24, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Amanda!! So happy you loved the chia seed pudding :)) Really glad to hear it, and even gladder to have you here!

      Reply
  3. Cece says

    April 19, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Can I leave out the honey?

    Reply
    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      April 21, 2016 at 11:44 am

      Hi Cece! I’m sure you can leave out the honey! It’ll just be less sweet but if you’re fine with it like that, I believe it’ll still be good!

      Reply
  4. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    September 11, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Hi there! I featured this recipe in my fall recipe round up post today at http://physicalkitchness.com/healthy-paleo-fall-recipes/
    Thank you for the inspiration! 

    Reply
    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      September 11, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      Hi Chrissa! Thanks so much for letting me know! Will head over and check it out right away!

      Reply
  5. Lindsay Wansitler says

    January 30, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    What do the Chia seeds taste like? Are they hard to chew? Does it taste like regular vanilla pudding? …… can you describe what it tastes like?

    sorry. …. I’ve never seen this concept. It both fascinates and intrigues me.

    Reply
    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      January 30, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Hi Lindsay! thanks for stopping by! Chia seeds on their own are small, greyish black seeds and have almost no specific taste of their own, and their texture is just like any tiny seed. When you leave the chia seeds to soak in liquid over night (as in this chia pudding), the seeds absorb the water and form a gel-like substance that coats the middle of the seed (a black center). The pudding has a liquid jelly sort of texture, and basically takes on the taste of the liquid/ingredients that it is mixed with – in this case vanilla and cinnamon and milk. I’ve also made chocolate chia pudding once, with chia seeds, milk, unsweetened cocoa powder and a drizzle of honey.

      Hope that helps you understand better! Best way to really experience it would be to make the chia pudding (incredibly easy! 5 min hands-on time, the rest is just chilling it in the fridge overnight), and then to taste it for yourself!

      Reply
  6. Lynsey Taylor - Eeyore likes Cupcakes says

    May 03, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    This is such a lovely post with beautiful pictures! Such an inspiring recipe I’d be intrigued to try! x

    Reply
    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      May 05, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Hi Lynsey! So glad you dropped by! I’m so glad you liked the post, would love to heard from you if you do try this recipe! Have a great week ahead!

      Reply
  7. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

    April 29, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    I know last winter for me especially makes me appreciate every warm day I get as spring continues to arrive here in the US. 😀 But curling up with a treat under the covers was nice, and I would love to curl up with this cinnamon chia pudding!

    <3 Sending lots of love!

    Reply
    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      April 30, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Jess, I totally get you. Will be doing a lot of curling up under the covers when the weather gets a bit colder! Hope you’ve been good dear!

      Reply
  8. Grace Lim says

    April 29, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    I love how your story on the seasons introduced this great dessert which is most welcomed in tropical Singapore.

    You are absolutely right in saying that this dish not only has the contrast in color, it also has the contrast in taste. These duo contrasting effect gives this chilled dessert item its wonderful uniqueness and freshness with each mouthful. Enjoy! 🙂

    Reply
    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      April 30, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Mummy, have you ever tried the pomegranate? MUST TRY!!

      Reply

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