Cool Creamy Pumpkin Chia Refreshment (Printable Version)

Silky pumpkin drink with autumn spices and creamy chia for a refreshing seasonal boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pumpkin & Chia Base

01 - 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
03 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
04 - 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Spices

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - Pinch of ground cloves
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

11 - 1/2 cup coconut whipped cream (or regular whipped cream)
12 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - Extra cinnamon, for dusting

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth and well-combined.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the mixture.
03 - After chilling, stir the mixture well. If it's too thick, stir in a splash more milk to achieve your desired consistency.
04 - Divide among 4 glasses.
05 - Top each serving with whipped cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
06 - Serve chilled and enjoy!

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like pumpkin pie met a milkshake in the best possible way
  • The chia seeds make it thick and satisfying without any heavy cream
  • You can make it ahead and grab it for breakfast or an afternoon treat
02 -
  • The drink gets thicker the longer it sits so if making ahead you might need to stir in extra milk before serving
  • Chia seeds can clump together so whisk really well at first and give it another stir after an hour
  • Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling which would throw off the sweetness
03 -
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and they will taste much better than raw ones
  • Use room temperature milk to help the chia seeds hydrate more evenly
  • Make a double batch because these disappear faster than you expect

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