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Spiced Pear Chia Pudding

Published: Feb 21, 2022 · Modified: Sep 28, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 2 Comments

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This spiced pear chia pudding is a fun and flavorful breakfast idea, and so easy to make. The sweet pears are caramelized with a touch of ginger and cardamom for a hint of spice that tastes so good!

spiced pear chia pudding in a white bowl on a spotty cloth next to root ginger and a plate of pears.

If you love chia pudding as much as I do, then you may like to see my peach chia pudding and blueberry coconut chia pudding. Both are bursting with sweet fruit!

And for another easy meal prep breakfast idea, my cherry overnight oats and cardamom overnight oats are so simple to make and very tasty.

This pear chia pudding is also super simple, and has the best topping with the sweetly spiced fresh fruit. Packed with plant-based protein and such a treat!

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  • ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🍐 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🥣 More chia pudding recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why you'll love this recipe

  • A hint of spice - the addition of a sprinkle of cardamom and ginger really elevates the flavour of the pears and make them so flavorful.
  • Affordable ingredients - we use easy to find fresh fruit and pantry staples.
  • Refined sugar free - this chia pudding is made with maple syrup rather than regular sugar, so is refined sugar free.

🍐 Ingredients

individually labelled pears, ginger, chia seeds, maple syrup, cardamom, non-dairy milk, butter.

Make sure to check the full ingredients and instructions in the recipe box!

Just seven ingredients for this pear chia pudding, and most are pantry staples. You will need:

  • Pears - you can use any type of pear, but I tend to use conference pears.
  • Chia seeds - you want to use whole chia seeds, not milled chia seeds for this recipe.
  • Butter - used to caramelize the pears.
  • Ginger and cardamom - for the best hint of spice to flavour the pudding. If you don't have fresh ginger, a pinch of dried will work as well.
  • Non-dairy milk - choose the type that works best for you.
  • Maple syrup - to add sweetness, drizzle as much as you like!

🔪 Step by step instructions

Chia pudding is an easy breakfast or snack, and can be made in advance if meal prep* works for you. Just a few steps to make this pear chia seed pudding:

chia seeds and milk in a white bowl with a spoon in it.
pear slices and ginger in a black skillet.

STEP 1

Combine the chia seeds and milk in a dish that can be sealed and place in the fridge, for at least an hour (two is better) to thicken. If you can, it helps to stir the pudding at least once halfway through to break up any clumps of chia that form.

STEP 2

Once the pudding is ready, slice the pears. Melt the butter in a pan, and on a low heat add the pear slices. Drizzle with the maple syrup and the ginger. Cook for 7-8 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through until softened and slightly brown.

STEP 3

Spoon the chia pudding into your bowl and top with the pears. Drizzle on more maple syrup to taste, and a sprinkle of cardamom. Enjoy!

*my low histamine readers may wish to limit meal prep time due to histamine formation if you are sensitive to it.

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Adjust the amount of spice to the amount of heat you like, whether just a touch or a bit more!
  • Stirring the chia pudding a few times helps evenly distribute the chia seeds within the milk. It also helps stop the chia seeds from 'clumping' up which they can be prone to do.
  • Have a sweet tooth? Feel free to add a big drizzle of maple syrup to the topping!

📋 Frequently asked questions

Which type of pears are good for chia pudding?

You want to use pears with a lovely sweetness such as conference, Bosc or Bartlett pears.

Can I make the chia pudding more 'loose' in texture?

Yes, simply add a little more milk!

What can I use instead of butter to make this a vegan pear chia pudding?

Just swap the butter for coconut oil to make it a vegan recipe.

What does chia taste like?

As I talk about more in my post on the taste of chia seeds, they have a very mild nutty taste.

spiced pear chia pudding in a white bowl next to root ginger and a plate of pears.

🥣 More chia pudding recipes

There are so many fun chia puddings here on the site to start the day using fruit and spice, including my coffee chia pudding and cherry chia pudding. Some recent recipes:

  • peach chia pudding in glass jars next to fresh peaches.
    Peach Chia Pudding
  • cardamom chia with blueberry compote in two glass jars.
    Cardamom Chia Pudding
  • blueberry coconut chia pudding in two glass jars with spoons in it on a wooden board next to fresh blueberries.
    Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding
  • warm chia pudding in two cream bowls next to goji berries and a decorative spoon.
    Easy Warm Chia Pudding

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📖 Recipe

spiced pear chia pudding in a white bowl on a spotty cloth.

Spiced Pear Chia Pudding

Claire
This spiced pear chia pudding combines chia pudding with lightly spiced caramelized pears for a decadent breakfast or snack.
Makes 1 large serving or 2 smaller servings.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Time in the fridge 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 18 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, Sweet treat
Cuisine American, British
Servings 1 serving
Calories 588 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup non-dairy milk
  • 4-5 tablespoon chia seeds (5 tbsps for a thicker pudding)
  • 1 small pear sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup + more to serve
  • grate ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 teaspoon desiccated coconut optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the chia seeds, coconut (if using) and milk in a dish that can be sealed and place in the fridge, for at least two hours to thicken.
  • Once the pudding is ready, slice the pears. Melt the butter in a pan, and on a low heat add the pear slices. Drizzle with the maple syrup and the ginger. Fry for 7-8 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through until softened and slightly brown.
  • Spoon the chia pudding into your bowl and top with the pears. Drizzle on more maple syrup to taste, and a sprinkle of cardamom. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If possible, stir the chia pudding at least once halfway through its time in the fridge. This helps break up any clumps of chia seeds that may form.
  • Add more ginger and/or cardamom if you like extra spice.
  • The coconut is optional.
  • My low histamine readers may wish to stick to around two hours for setting time, rather than leaving the chia pudding in the fridge overnight.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • non-dairy milk will have variable scores depending upon type used. 
  • pears and ginger score 1.
  • cardamom scores 0 with a note stating that some varieties may not be well tolerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 16gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 767mgFiber: 22gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1340IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 674mgIron: 5mg
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Comments

  1. Naomi V says

    November 04, 2024 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this! It will be added to my fall/winter rotation, and I plan to experiment with other fruits as well. Thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      November 04, 2024 at 6:45 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it Naomi! I think some warm apple slices would also work well.

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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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