Turmeric milk (aka golden milk) has been all the rage (is that what the cool people still say?) for quite a while now.

It’s a lightly spiced warm drink made with (you guessed it), turmeric and milk. Together with some optional additional warming spices, a little sweetener, and sometimes with ghee or coconut oil, you’ve got a comforting drink that’s good-for-you.

So why not make a chia seed pudding using some of these wonderful ingredients? Yay! You get the benefits of chia seeds and turmeric all in one.

What’s in this chia pudding?

All the ingredients to make turmeric milk chia puddings (minus the fruit) are shown in the photo above!

• Coconut milk
• Chia seeds
• Pure maple syrup
• Spices: turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, and (optional) sea salt.

Then top with the fruit of your choice if you like such as blueberries and strawberries.

These Turmeric Milk Chia Pudding are:

• Tasty:
  • The thick tapioca-like texture of chia pudding is really pleasing to eat. Plus, it’s deliciously spiced (warming, earthy flavours) and not sugary-sweet.
    • You get to control the amount of maple syrup you want (if any) in your chia puddings so you get the right amount of sweetness for you.
  • In addition, fruits adds more flavour and natural sweetness to the chia seed pudding. I like to use berries and bananas since they are easy to just throw on top and mix in as I eat.
• Full of nutritious benefits:
  • Did you know that chia seeds are high in protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and full of vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium? These little black seeds are a superfood for real.
  • This pudding has many warming spices including cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. Turmeric is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, it’s high in iron and manganese.
• Easy and quick to prepare: These chia pudding literally take 5 minutes to put together!
• The perfect make-ahead breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert: I like to prepare it the night before and have it ready in the morning to eat for a quick breakfast or save it as a treat for later in the day.
• Vegan and gluten-free: A great option for those with dietary restrictions or who want to eat more animal product-free and gluten-free meals.

Looking for more recipes with chia seeds?

In addition to chia puddings, I like to use chia seeds in smoothies to give my drinks an extra healthy boost. Check out my recipes for Kale Pineapple Chia Smoothie and Pear Ginger Chia Smoothie.

Here are three recipes using ground turmeric!

I’m a big fan of turmeric. It gives a lovely golden-yellow hue to so many dishes such as:

• Crunchy Oven Roasted Chickpeas
• Roasted Spicy Cauliflower
• Spicy Chickpea Kale and Potato Curry

I hope you enjoy this turmeric milk chia pudding recipe! If you try out this recipe, please leave a comment and rating below or tag me on any of my social media. I’m @yay_for_food on Instagram. Please share a picture with me!

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