3 medium sized oranges (peeled with a sharp knife with all white exterior rind removed)
2/3 cup cashews
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tiny pinch sea salt
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup chia seeds (Reserve! Do not add to blender)
Directions
1. Add all ingredients (except chia seeds) to your high-speed blender. Remember, use nice, fresh oranges that have most of the white external rind bits cut off.
2. Blend mixture until very creamy and smooth (do not add the chia seeds!).
3. Place untouched chia seeds in a mixing bowl. Pour orange mixture on top of chia seeds.
4. Stir mixture vigorously with a spoon. Ensure that the chia seeds are well distributed.
5. Chill this raw orange chia seed pudding recipe in the refrigerator for at least three hours, stirring once per hour if you can remember to do so (no biggie if you forget)! However, it is important to let this chia pudding recipe sit in the fridge for a few hours before consuming because the chia seeds will expand up to 10 times their original size, similar to tapioca seeds, and then it tastes that much better!
I hope you like this orange chia seed pudding recipe. I just made it up! And I absolutely love it. It tastes like an orange creamsicle :)
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Creamy orange chia seed pudding will definitely quench your desire for a creamy, orange treat! It's very easy to prepare, but it does need to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours so that the chia seeds can plump up (similar to tapioca). It is not the most aesthetically pleasing recipe, because the orange and black seeds are sort of an odd combination in the bowl, but it would make a perfect Halloween dessert. Or perhaps this orange chia seed pudding recipe would look a bit more appealing if it was served in very fancy crystal glasses with a tiny sprig of mint on top.
Also, for taste I like to sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon on this raw chia pudding recipe just before serving.
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Comments
HEATHER
Jun 11, 2011
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I am guessing that you do not need to presoak nuts for recipes like this one? The cashews will "soak" in the mixture in the fridge - correct?
Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Jun 11, 2011
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You are absolutely correct. :)
Jutta
Oct 02, 2011
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If the reason for soaking is to remove the enzymes that inhibit digestion would you not want to rinse them away before adding to the recipe ?
The Rawtarian
Oct 03, 2011
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Yes, thank you Jutta. Good point. In general, soaking and rinsing is always a good idea. However, sometimes I am lazy and don't do it. But definitely if you have the time and patience it's a good idea to soak and rinse for the reasons you mentioned.
Brenda
May 12, 2012
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Made this for a raw food demonstration last week for non-raw young people. It was so delicious I could have eaten the entire bowl by myself. Everyone loved it! Thanks!
The Rawtarian
May 12, 2012
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Awesome Brenda~ how did the non-raw young people like it???
Shabbir
Jun 12, 2012
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Chia seed contains essentail oils. How if we grind them before adding to the recipe? I think would help our body to make maximum use of the nutrients
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Hi Shabbir, yes grinding them would be fine - it just wouldn't look like the above picture
Shabbir
Jun 12, 2012
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Chia leaves taste very good. Can we add these to some green recipes? Do you have any idea about its nutrient contents
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Hi Shabbir, sorry I have never had chia leaves before. Sounds intriguing though!
Leslie
Jun 15, 2012
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Although this recipe looks delicioius, it is not vegan. Please use agave nectar instead :(
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Hi Leslie, you could easily use agave nectar or maple syrup instead of honey if you like
courtney
Jul 17, 2012
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Hey I was wondering how much this recipe serves, I want to make it for a treat but I dont know if I should double it or not!?
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Hi Courtney this recipe makes 2-to-3 large servings
Jackie Smith
Oct 30, 2012
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What would happen if you put the chia seeds in the grinder for a smoother pudding. would they work as good? How much chia seeds would you recommend to substitute for 3-4 tbsp corn starch?
Thanks
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Hi Jackie, I am not clear about the corn starch question, but to answer your ground chia seed question that would be fine
Adrienne
Jan 20, 2013
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Made it with Ruby Red Grapefruit (2) instead of (3) oranges. Nice sweet sour mix.
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The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Adrienne, I like the way you think! Gotta try that myself some time. I love grapefruit
christin
May 12, 2013
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So "lecker" ;-) Great recipe!! Greetings from Germany :-)
The Rawtarian
May 12, 2013
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Hi Christin, greetings right back at you from Canada! <waves>
Carole
May 13, 2013
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How long will this last in refrigerator?
The Rawtarian
May 16, 2013
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Hi Carole, 3 days
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