Description
A simple, vegan gelatin alternative made with chia seeds that sets into a versatile gel, perfect for various recipes and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup whole chia seeds
- 1 cup liquid (water, juice, or milk)
- 1–2 teaspoons sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds with liquid in a bowl or jar.
- Add sweetener if desired.
- Whisk or shake vigorously.
- Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, stirring once to break clumps.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thickened to a firm gel.
Notes
Store in an airtight glass jar for best flavor retention. Avoid using plastic containers to prevent unwanted smells.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg