Chai Latte Basil Seed Pudding Recipe
This Chai Latte Basil Seed Pudding is the perfect fiber-rich, make-ahead breakfast! With the cozy flavors of a creamy chai tea latte, I love making this chai basil seed pudding when the weather gets colder and I’m craving warmly spiced, comforting dishes.
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Why You’ll Love Chai Latte Basil Seed Pudding
How to Make Chai Latte Basil Seed
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The Story Behind the Recipe
I love a good make-ahead breakfast and have made chia seed pudding for years. But recently, I discovered basil seeds as an alternative to chia seeds, and I love them!
Basil seeds are tiny and black, just like chia seeds. They come from the sweet basil plant, and are also known as sabja seeds. They are basically flavorless (no, they do not taste like basil).
They’re just as versatile as chia seeds, so I’ve been experimenting a lot with different recipes like this basil seed drink and basic basil seed pudding. I decided to try a chai latte inspired spin, and loved it so much, I had to share it with you immediately!
Why You’ll Love Chai Latte Basil Seed Pudding
So many nutrients! I talked about this a lot in my standard basil seed pudding recipe, but basil pudding made with sweet basil seeds is a great alternative to chia seed pudding. Basil seed pudding is super similar taste and texture wise, but packs in some more nutrients, notably almost double the fiber.
Lectin-free. Chia seeds have lectin, so basil seeds are a great alternative if you’re avoiding lectin in your diet.
Hearty make-ahead breakfast. This chai latte basil seed pudding keeps me full for hours and is basically zero work in the a.m.
Ingredients
Chai tea – Some chai flavored recipes only have chai spices, but I wanted to go all the way by using chai tea! We soak the basil seeds in the tea for tons of infused flavor.
Basil seeds – I buy this brand off of Amazon.
Coconut milk – You can substitute in your choice of milk like dairy milk, oat, almond, soy, or whatever you like.
Pure maple syrup – This basil seed pudding needs a bit of sweetness, so I like maple syrup. You can sub honey (it will just no longer be vegan) or I’ve even used powdered stevia before to make it lower in overall sugar content.
Spices – Ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cardamom
Adaptations/Variations
Vanilla Chai Latte Basil Seed Pudding – Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or scrape a vanilla bean into the mix.
London Fog Latte Basil Seed Pudding – Use Earl Gray tea instead of chai. Omit the spices and add a teaspoon of vanilla. Sprinkle with a few bits of edible lavender for some fancy factor!
How to Make Chai Latte Basil Seed
First, brew up a strong tea. Heat the water and pour some into a medium bowl, then add the chai tea bags and steep.
Remove the bags and stir in the basil seeds.
Let the basil seeds sit at room temp for a few minutes until the chia seeds have plumped up and soaked up the water.
Whisk in the coconut milk, maple syrup, and spices.
Divide into individual cups if you’d like, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 4 days.
To serve, top with whipped cream or coconut/vegan whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and some fruit like sliced bananas or apples.
Tips for Success
Make sure the tea is hot or at least lukewarm when you add the basil seeds. Unlike chia seeds, basil seeds like a bit of warmth in order to plump up quickly.
I hope you love this cozy spin on basil seed pudding! It’s creamy, comforting, and so easy to make ahead of time. Plus it tastes amazing!
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Chai Latte Basil Seed Pudding Recipe
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* Sugar Free Option
Swap in 1 teaspoon of granulated Stevia product
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