Nutritious No-Sugar Chia Pudding with Homemade Walnut Plant Milk & Plum Jam Filling

Today, we have a special guest sharing a quick, tasty, and nutritionally balanced dessert recipe designed especially for diabetics, gluten-sensitive individuals, and young children. This wholesome pudding contains no added sugar—the natural sweetness comes from dates and plum jam, making it both healthy and delicious.

🕒 Prep Time & Portions

Prep Time: 20 minutes + soaking time
Yield: About 1 liter of walnut plant milk; pudding serves multiple portions depending on size

📝 Ingredients

For the Pudding:

650 ml homemade walnut plant milk (recipe below)
200 g chia seeds
Plum jam (magiun de prune), for filling

For the Walnut Plant Milk:

200 g walnuts, soaked overnight
8 dates, pitted
800 ml hot water
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon dried Bourbon vanilla (or vanilla extract)

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Walnut Plant Milk

Drain and rinse the soaked walnuts.
Combine walnuts, dates, hot water, lemon zest, and vanilla in a blender.
Blend thoroughly until smooth. For a smoother texture, strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag (optional).

2. Make the Chia Pudding

In a bowl, mix the chia seeds with 650 ml of the prepared walnut milk.
Let it soak for at least 15 minutes (or up to several hours in the fridge) until it thickens into a gel-like consistency, easy to shape.

3. Form the Pudding Balls

Take portions of the chia pudding and form into small balls with your hands.
Place about 1 teaspoon of plum jam in the center of each ball as a delicious surprise filling.

💡 Tips & Variations

Sweetness: The dates and plum jam provide natural sweetness suitable for sugar-sensitive diets. Adjust quantity according to taste.
Nut-Free Alternative: Replace walnuts with soaked oats or coconut flakes for a nut-free plant milk version.
Texture: For a firmer pudding, increase chia seeds to 250 g or chill longer.
Flavor Boost: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the plant milk for extra warmth.
Storage: Store pudding balls covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

🧾 Final Thoughts

This chia pudding recipe is a fantastic example of a wholesome, no-added-sugar dessert that caters to multiple dietary needs without compromising flavor or satisfaction. The homemade walnut plant milk adds richness and depth, while the plum jam filling surprises your palate with a fruity burst. It’s an ideal treat for health-conscious families and anyone seeking a guilt-free indulgence.