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Almond Croissant Chia Pudding | Sugar-Free

Annie, Healthy Food by Annie
This Almond Croissant Chia Pudding is creamy, nutty, and dreamy, with all the flavour of an almond croissant in a lighter chia pudding cup. It has a thick almond chia base, a soft homemade almond butter layer, sliced almonds, and a golden crackly brûlée-style topping. It is sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, keto-friendly, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a make-ahead treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chill 2 hours
Course Breakfast, Healthy Snacks, Snack
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Vegan & Vegetarian
Servings 2
Calories 355 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Almond Chia Pudding

  • 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk 300 ml
  • ¼ cup chia seeds 40 g
  • 2 tbsp brown monk fruit sweetener or coconut sugar
  • 2 ½ tbsp natural almond butter
  • ⅓ tsp almond extract

For the Almond Croissant Topping

  • 2 tbsp natural almond butter
  • 2 tbsp brown monk fruit sweetener or your choice
  • Sliced almonds for topping

Instructions
 

  • Make the chia pudding
    Add the almond butter, almond milk, brown monk fruit sweetener or coconut sugar, and almond extract to a mixing bowl or jar. Whisk well until smooth and combined. If your almond milk is cold or your almond butter is thick, warm them together for a few seconds in the microwave first, then whisk until creamy before adding the chia seeds.
  • Add the chia seeds
    Stir in the chia seeds until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until the chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and the pudding has thickened.
  • Transfer to serving glasses
    Once the chia pudding is thick and creamy, stir it again, then transfer it into serving glasses.
  • Add the almond topping
    Drizzle the natural almond butter over the top of each chia pudding. Add sliced almonds around the edge or over the top, leaving space in the centre for the sweetener.
  • Add the brown sweetener
    Sprinkle the brown monk fruit sweetener over the centre of the almond butter topping.
  • Brûlée the topping
    Now comes the best part. Using a kitchen blow torch on high, carefully torch the brown monk fruit sweetener until it melts and caramelises into a golden, hard crackly topping. Keep the flame moving and take care not to burn the sliced almonds.
  • Let it set
    Let the topping sit for about 1 minute, until the caramelised layer hardens.
  • Serve and enjoy
    Tap the top with a spoon to crack through the golden layer, then enjoy the creamy almond chia pudding underneath.

Notes

Notes

  1. Use natural almond butter made with 100% almonds for the best flavour and texture.
  2. For a sugar-free version, use brown monk fruit sweetener. For a refined sugar-free version, you can use coconut sugar in the pudding, but keep brown monk fruit sweetener on top if you want the crackly finish.
  3. Different sugar-free sweeteners can melt differently under a torch. Use the brown monk fruit sweetener you have tested and know works well for a hard caramelised top.
  4. This pudding is best chilled for at least 2 hours, but overnight gives the thickest, creamiest texture.
  5. Add the brûlée topping just before serving so it stays crisp and crackly.

 

Almond Butter Mixing Tip

If your almond milk is very cold or your almond butter is thick, warm them together for a few seconds in the microwave first. This helps the almond butter soften and mix smoothly before adding the chia seeds.

 

 

Nutrition Facts per Serving:

Nutrition per serving:1 of 2 servings, Calories:355 kcal, Protein:12 g, Carbohydrate:18 g, Net Carb:6 g, Sugars:2 g, Fat:29 g, Saturated Fat:3 g, Fiber:12 g, Sodium:95 mg

 

 

Nutrition Facts Notes:

✔️High in fibre:Chia seeds provide a generous amount of fibre, helping support digestion, gut health and keeping you full for longer.
✔️ Low in sugar: Sweetened with brown monk fruit sweetener instead of regular sugar, this almond croissant chia pudding is naturally low in sugar.
✔️ Healthy fats for satisfaction: Chia seeds, almond butter and sliced almonds provide healthy fats that make this recipe creamy, filling and satisfying.
✔️ Plant-based protein: Chia seeds, almond butter and almonds add plant-based protein, making this pudding more balanced than a regular sweet dessert.
✔️ Rich in omega-3 fats: Chia seeds naturally contain plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health and overall wellness.
✔️ Source of minerals: Chia seeds and almonds provide minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and potassium, supporting energy metabolism, bone health and muscle function.
✔️ Vitamin E from almonds: Almond butter and sliced almonds provide vitamin E, an antioxidant that supports healthy cells, skin health and overall eye health.
✔️ Naturally dairy free: Made with unsweetened almond milk and almond butter, this recipe is dairy free and suitable for plant-based eating.
✔️ Naturally gluten free: This chia pudding contains no wheat or flour, making it naturally gluten free when all ingredients are certified gluten free.
✔️ Almond croissant flavor, lighter ingredients: Almond extract, almond butter and sliced almonds create a bakery-style almond croissant taste without pastry, butter or refined sugar.
✔️Balanced breakfast or dessert:With fibre, healthy fats, plant protein and low sugar, this recipe works well as a make-ahead breakfast, snack or healthier dessert.
 
 
Note: These values are approximate and actual values may vary based on the specific brands or type of ingredients used.
Keyword Almond Butter Chia Pudding, Almond Croissant, Chia Pudding, keto chia pudding, paleo chia pudding
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