--- title: Chai Cheesecake Chia Pudding description: This creamy chai cheesecake chia pudding is an easy, delicious and healthy make-ahead breakfast or dessert. It’s vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and refined sugar-free! image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/ChaiCheescakeChiaPudding5.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Chai Cheesecake Chia Pudding 3 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Vegan](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegan) [Paleo](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/paleo) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Grain-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/grain-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Oil-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/oil-free) [Egg-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/egg-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Dessert](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dessert) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![Chai Cheesecake Chia](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/ChaiCheescakeChiaPudding5.jpg) *This creamy chai cheesecake chia pudding is an easy, delicious and healthy make-ahead breakfast or dessert. It’s vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and refined sugar-free!*   Tired of your same old oatmeal breakfast? Let's spice things up with a delicious, flavorful date recipe: **Chai Cheesecake Chia Pudding! **The lovely [@munchingwithmariyah](https://www.instagram.com/munchingwithmariyah/)created this yummy chia pudding that's **vegan**, **gluten-free**, nut-free, and **refined sugar-free! **You can check out Yasmeen's IG page [here](https://www.instagram.com/munchingwithmariyah/) and her blog [here](http://munchingwithmariyah.com/) for more delicious recipes😊   ![Chai Cheesecake Chia](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/152D9E63-B344-42DC-86C9-B0C019F4E854-09933886-1C26-4277-BFC0-A06704A54706.jpg?width=900&name=152D9E63-B344-42DC-86C9-B0C019F4E854-09933886-1C26-4277-BFC0-A06704A54706.jpg)   Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, making them a low-carb and relatively high-protein super seed. Studies have shown that chia seeds may help to reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as help to improve glucose intolerance in patients with metabolic syndrome. ([source](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22090467))  [Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) is low glycemic and cinnamon is great for stabilizing blood sugar. When you pair them together, this pudding is an indulgence treat you can enjoy whenever you’d like! We *highly *recommend topping it off with some more date syrup😉   ![Chai Cheesecake Chia](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChaiCheescakeChiaPudding.3.jpg?width=900&name=ChaiCheescakeChiaPudding.3.jpg)   ## Ingredients you'll need: 1. 1. **Chia Seeds** - These little seeds are the main component to our base and are also a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.  2. **Coconut Milk** - We went with a yummy coconut milk, but you can use whatever floats your boat. Our substitution recommendations are oat, [**Goodmylk Co. Almond Mylk**](https://goodmylk.co/products/almond-milk-concentrate-6-pack) or [Malibu Mylk](https://malibumylk.com/collections/all). 3. [Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup ](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - The only *natural *sweetener needed with a touch of cinnamon! Plus, you still [maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date](https://blog.joolies.com/6-health-benefits-of-dates) in the syrup form. How convenient! 4. Silken Tofu  - This is going to create the creamy texture of cheesecake, while keeping it vegan + nut-free.  5. **Vanilla + Cinnamon + Cloves + Cardamom ** - The combination of these spices will create the chai flavor we want! 1. 1.   If you make this delicious chia pudding, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/jooliesdates/overview/) so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below!       ![Chai Cheesecake Chia](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chai%20cheesecake%20chia%20pudding.png?width=480&name=chai%20cheesecake%20chia%20pudding.png)   ## Chai Cheesecake Chia Pudding Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Refined sugar-free - prep time: 20 minutes - chill time: 3+ hours - total time: 3.5+ hours **Servings: 2**   **INGREDIENTS:**   Chia pudding base:  - 3 Tbsp Chia seeds  - 3/4 cup Lite Coconut milk, from the can - 1 tsp Vanilla extract  - Pinch of salt  - (optional) Few drops of stevia to sweeten    Chai cheesecake layer:  - 1/2 block Silken Tofu (8 oz)  - 2 Tbsp [Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup ](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - 1/8 tsp each of Clove, Cinnamon, and Cardamom  - Pinch of salt  **DIRECTIONS:** 1. To prepare the chia pudding, simply combine the chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Let this sit for 5 minutes and then mix again. This will ensure that the chia seeds don't sink to the bottom. Place the pudding in the fridge to thicken for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.  2. Prepare the cheesecake layer by adding the silken tofu, Joolies cinnamon syrup, and spices and salt into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. *Make sure there are no tofu lumps left. * 3. Divide the chia pudding between two jars, and layer the cheesecake layer on top of the pudding. Top with an additional drizzle of Joolies cinnamon syrup and enjoy!  [Download Recipe](https://go.joolies.com/chai-cheesecake-chia-pudding-download) [Buy Now Online](https://joolies-dates.myshopify.com/cart/39408522723431:1?channel=buy_button) ## Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest promotions, recipes, date-ing tips and giveaway opportunities! ### Subscribe Here! ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Press](https://go.joolies.com/press) - [Wholesale](https://joolies.com/pages/wholesale) - [Blog](https://blog.joolies.com/) - GET IN TOUCH Grown \[with love\] under the California sun 🌴☀️ Path Copy@3x Created with Sketch. ![date](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5221331/Joolies_June_2019/Images/date-new_250x250.png) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/whole) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/datesyrup) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/pitted) [Shop Now](https://joolies.com/products/whole) [info@joolies.com](mailto:info@joolies.com) © 2020. 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You can check out Yasmeen's IG page here and her blog here for more delicious recipes😊 Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, making them a low-carb and relatively high-protein super seed. Studies have shown that chia seeds may help to reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as help to improve glucose intolerance in patients with metabolic syndrome. (source) Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup is low glycemic and cinnamon is great for stabilizing blood sugar. When you pair them together, this pudding is an indulgence treat you can enjoy whenever you’d like! We highly recommend topping it off with some more date syrup😉 Ingredients you'll need: Chia Seeds These little seeds are the main component to our base and are also a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Coconut Milk We went with a yummy coconut milk, but you can use whatever floats your boat. Our substitution recommendations are oat, Goodmylk Co. Almond Mylk or Malibu Mylk. Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup The only natural sweetener needed with a touch of cinnamon! Plus, you still maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date in the syrup form. How convenient! Silken Tofu This is going to create the creamy texture of cheesecake, while keeping it vegan + nut-free. Vanilla + Cinnamon + Cloves + Cardamom The combination of these spices will create the chai flavor we want! If you make this delicious chia pudding, be sure to tag us on Instagram and Pinterest so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below! 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