Basil Seed Yogurt Pudding (5 Flavors, Paleo, Vegan, Keto)

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Basil Seed Yogurt Pudding (5 Flavors, Paleo, Vegan, Keto)

If you've enjoyed chia seeds with yogurt, you're in for an even better and healthier treat with Basil Seed Yogurt Pudding. Basil seeds have a lovely floral basil flavor, and happily, they're healthier than chia seeds: lectin-free, high in soluble fiber, zero net carbs! and prebiotic!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, lunch, Snack

Cuisine American, Ayurvedic

Keyword basil seed, keto, low carb, paleo, pudding, recipe, vegan, yogurt

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 34kcal

Author Megan

Cost $3

Equipment

mixing bowl
whisk

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups yogurt or Vegan yogurt
1-1/2 cups milk of choice
1/2 cup basil seeds
1/2 cup hot water
3 tablespoons maple syrup or low carb sweetener for Keto, also okay to use coconut sugar
2 to 3 pinches sea salt or Potassium Lite Salt (great for mineral balancing)

Instructions

In large mixing bowl, whisk together basil seeds, milk and hot water. Let sit about 5 minutes.
Whisk in to combine well: yogurt, optional sweetener and pinches of salt. Divide into individual serving jars. Allow to thicken for 30 minutes minimum, at room temperature for maximum digestion benefits, or chilled if preferred. Ideally, refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. (To increase soaking activity [low key fermentation to increase probiotics, nutrition and digestibility], leave out at room temperature for 4 hours before chilling.)
Basil Seed Yogurt Pudding lasts in the fridge 7 days. To serve, add extra ingredients and flavors on top or stir in.

Notes

5 Flavors of Basil Seed Yogurt Pudding

Most of these recipes are very intuitive, but a couple have more specific instructions or measurements.

"Peanut Butter and Jelly" -- Top with saucy jam of choice or juicy berries + peanut butter (or almond butter/sunbutter etc). Defrosted frozen berries work well; you may wish to add maple syrup.
Tropical -- Per serving, top pudding with 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger, juicy mango chunks and chopped dried dates. Use coconut milk and/or coconut milk yogurt.
Berry -- Use one or more varieties of whole berries, fresh or frozen, and/or use Strawberry Topping. Add granola, optionally. This one can be layered for a parfait if you wish to fully soak the Basil Seed Yogurt Pudding before putting into serving jars.
Carob, cinnamon and banana -- For the entire recipe: Starting with Step 1, whisk 1/4 cup roasted carob powder into hot water. Complete Step 1 by also then whisking in 1 teaspoon cinnamon + the milk and basil seeds. Proceed with the remaining steps, and top soaked pudding with fresh slices of banana when you serve.
Nut or seed butter with sea salt -- Put a dollop of your favorite nut or seed butter on top of each serving. This one can go savory or sweet. I like it without sweetener! But obviously, it's incredibly yummy with added maple syrup or honey, too! Sprinkle with sea salt.

Cover jars for storage, for ready to go healthy treats or meals.

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