Rhubarb chia pudding is such a refreshing spring and summer treat. Sweet and tart, light but filling, delicious. It’s so easy to make too.
Welcome to June! How are we mid-way into the year? In any case, I am not complaining because this happens to be my favourite month. Sunshine, sunshine and more sunshine!
It’s also my birthday month. I turn 22 (give or take a few decades lol!) this month. It’s also Red’s birthday. And my grandpa’s birthday. And let’s not forget Father’s Day. It’s really like mid-year Christmas for me.
Anyway, have you had your fill of rhubarb yet? Rhubarb appears on shelves mid-spring and throughout the summer, but I read prime season is now so let’s get our rhubarb on!
I’m sure you’ve seen rhubarb crisps and rhubarb muffins and other delectable rhubarb creations but today I have a really easy, really delicious, and really refreshing rhubarb treat for you – rhubarb chia pudding. No baking required, just a little cooking, overnight chilling and lots of eating!
Small batch rhubarb compote
There are two main components to this dessert – the rhubarb compote and the chia pudding. The compote recipe I got from here; I just made a smaller batch and used frozen rhubarb instead of fresh because that’s what I had.
Rhubarb is tart so be sure to taste your compote (careful, it’s hot!) and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Bear in mind you will mix it in with chia pudding though, which has honey in it, so you want some tartness to complement that sweetness.
Basic chia pudding recipe
The chia pudding is the same basic recipe I used in my mango chia pudding (have you tried it? Yum!).
It’s really very simple – chia + almond milk + honey then mix. Chia pudding is such a versatile – and healthy! – dessert alternative.
Rhubarb chia pudding
Put them together and what you have is a lovely treat for those warm days when all you want to do is sit outside and soak in all that lovely sun.
No hot ovens to deal with. No mixers to wash. This rhubarb chia pudding is the simplest recipe ever. Enjoy! Hope you’re having a fantastic day!
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Rhubarb Chia Pudding
Rhubarb chia pudding is such a refreshing spring and summer treat. Sweet and tart, light but filling, delicious. It’s so easy to make too.
Ingredients
For the rhubarb compote:
- 1/2 lb chopped rhubarb (cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick) if frozen, don't thaw
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp orange liqueur
- pinch salt
For the chia pudding:
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk you can use any kind of milk
- honey to taste
Instructions
For the rhubarb compote:
Put all the ingredients in a small saucepan on medium heat. Stir until the butter melts.
Continue cooking until the fruit breaks down and the compote thickens (about 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the fridge.
For the chia pudding:
In a small bowl, stir all ingredients until combined. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
Go back to your mixture and break apart any clumps that may have formed with a fork. Stir again. Transfer to an airtight container and chill overnight.
For the assembly:
When you're ready to serve, take a small glass or bowl and layer chia pudding with rhubarb compote (I usually do 80% pudding, 20% compote).
Top with your favourite toppings like pepitas, goji berries or dried blueberries. Best served cold.
Happy eating!
Did you make rhubarb chia pudding? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
Here are more refreshing summer recipes you can try:
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- The Best No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
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- Cantaloupe Feta Cheese Salad with Fresh Basil
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- Roasted Cherry Choco Chip Ice Cream (with video)
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- Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cream & Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce
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This looks so good! And your photos are beautiful!
This looks gorgeous!! I love rhubarb and chia but hadn’t thought to put them together. What a tasty idea!
Oh that looks very interesting. Am not much of a pudding person but yours looks so good it makes me want to try it.
Oh, this looks super yummy. I will definitely have to try this. I love trying new recipes!!
What a pretty snack!
Sounds intriguing. Never really heard of this before, but I will always try anything once. Might try it this weekend when my parents come over for dinner actually. Thanks for sharing.
Chia pudding is the absolute best! My kiddies love it too! This recipe sounds delicious, I will have to try!
I am not a huge fan of chia but I love rhubarb and am so happy it’s back!! I hope to one day be able to grow my own!
I love chia seeds and this looks really yummy. Hopefully I can try it sometime.
I love both rhubarb and chia pudding so combining them sounds like a great idea to me! I’ll have to pin this for later.
I have never made chia pudding but have a thing for anything rhubarb. I will have to try this recipe soon.
I hvae been a huge fan of chia pudding lately. This recipe sounds so good!
I have been seeing a lot of rhubarb recipes lately. his pudding looks like it has a really interesting texture courtesy of the chia.