A sweet and creamy plant-forward snack or dessert that is full of heart healthy fat and fiber! Perfect for for supporting kidney health and a cinch to make.

We used unsweetened vanilla almond and coconut blend milk for this recipe.  Any Plant-based milk will work, just remember to look out for Phosphorus Additives!

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Chia Pudding

A sweet and creamy snack or dessert that is full of heart healthy fat and fiber!

We used unsweetened vanilla almond and coconut blend milk for this recipe.  Any plant-based milk will work, just remember to look out for Phosphorus Additives!

Recipe developed and tested by Jessica Prohn, MS, RD, CSR, LDN.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Phosphorus, Low Potassium, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Plant-Based

Diet Type: CKD, Dialysis, VLPD

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Jessica Prohn, MS, RD, CSR, LDN

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup can be adjusted to taste
• Optional: 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

• In a mason jar, add all ingredients.  Stir well to combine
• Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight

Variations and Additions:

• Berry: Add fresh or frozen mixed berries as a topping
• Cinnamon Apple: Cook chopped apples with vegan butter, sweetener, and a pinch of cinnamon. Use warm as a topping.
• Chocolate: Mix in 2 Tbsp. of cocoa powder
• Higher Calorie: Substitute rice milk with canned lite coconut milk. Add toppings such as chopped nuts or coconut flakes
• Higher Protein: Add nuts, seeds, or nut/seed butters.  Substitute rice milk with soy milk

Notes

You may have heard that nuts, beans, and whole grains are not a great choice for a kidney-friendly diet because they are high in phosphorus.  Wondering why we include them in many of our recipes?  We include beans, nuts, and whole grains because only about 40% of phosphorus found in these plant foods are absorbed by humans. This makes them a good fit for most people's diets! If you have questions about adding these foods to your diet, please reach out to your dietitian.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 2mg

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