Description
Looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast, high-fiber snack, or light dinner option? Look no further than this basil seed pudding with cherries and pistachios recipe! Not only is this pudding lectin-free, but it’s also packed with nutrient-rich ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized throughout the day. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, a healthy snack to keep you going between meals, or a light and refreshing dinner, this recipe has got you covered. So why wait? Let’s dive in and learn how to make this healthy and delicious basil seed pudding, a gut-friendly alternative to chia pudding.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cherries (tart or sweet)
- 1/2 teaspoon agar-agar
- 1 cup plant-based milk (hemp milk, tigernut milk, or almond milk are great)
- 1 teaspoon yacon syrup or local raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- zest from one organic orange
- 2 tablespoons basil seeds
- 1/4 cup roughly ground pistachios (chopped or crushed)
- 2 tablespoons grated dark chocolate (or dark chocolate chips)
Instructions
- If using frozen cherries, make the cherry jam. Bring the frozen cherries to a boil, simmer for about 10 minutes, add the agar-agar powder, and simmer for 5 more minutes. Let it cool.
- Combine the plant-based milk with the yacon syrup (or honey), vanilla, orange zest, and basil seeds. Stir well and let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes. The basil seeds will absorb the liquid.
- In the meantime, grind the pistachios and grate the chocolate.
- To layer the pudding in jars or cups, add cherries on the bottom, continue with pistachios, chocolate, and pudding, and repeat. Finish with a layer of crushed pistachios, cherry jam (or fresh cherries) and grated chocolate. Let the pudding settle in the fridge for a few hours before consuming it. You can let it settle overnight and serve it in the morning.
Notes
Fresh cherries can also be used; in this case, pit and use them fresh, and skip the cooking and the agar-agar. If you want a bigger portion, you can double the basil seed pudding (use 4 tablespoons of seeds and 2 cups of liquid for 2 servings).