• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Healthy Midwestern Girl
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Sign Up
  • Contact
  • Resources
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • Sign Up
    • Contact
    • Resources
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home / Desserts

    Skinny Pumpkin Spice Pudding

    Last updated: Oct 14, 2021 · Published: Sep 28, 2018 by Elizabeth Shah. This page may contain affiliate links.

    350 shares
    Jump to Recipe

    Skinny Pumpkin Spice Pudding is the close cousin of my Skinny Chocolate Mint Chia Pudding recipe—and she's arrived just in time for Fall! This vegan pumpkin spice pudding tastes like pumpkin pie in a cup.

    It's smooth, creamy and just a little bit sweet with the help of healthy Medjool dates. In fact, there's nothing bad for you in this dessert, and a whole lot that's good—like fiber! Top it with some aquafaba whipped cream, and it's ready to serve.

    Skinny Pumpkin Spice Pudding

    Why I Love Chia Powder Recipes

    If you've made my chocolate mint version of this pudding, you may recall that when chia seeds chia seeds are consumed as a powder, research shows they can help with weight loss. Hence, the name, 'skinny pumpkin spice pudding.' (You can check out the NutritionFacts.org video on the health and weight loss benefits of chia powder here: Do chia seeds help with belly fat?) Of course, you don't have to be on a diet to enjoy this dessert--this vegan pumpkin spice pudding is definitely for everyone.

    Skinny Pumpkin Spice Pudding

    What is chia powder, you ask? It's no more than our old friend the chia seed, ground into a powder. (Much like ground flaxseed.) You can buy chia powder or make your own by grinding it in a blender. (A food processor, spice grinder or coffee mill would probably work, too.) If you’re like me and always have chia seeds on hand, it’s simple to throw a handful in the blender when you want the benefits of chia, without their seedy/gel-ly texture.

    Skinny Pumpkin Spice Pudding

    This vegan pumpkin spice pudding is about the easiest dessert you can imagine, with just six ingredients and about 10 minutes to pull together. After a few hours in the fridge, you have a tasty, healthy treat. To keep things really simple and wholesome—and skinny!—I topped my pudding with a few tablespoons of non-dairy vanilla yogurt (I prefer the taste of cashew yogurt), and some vegan dark chocolate shavings. Pumpkin + Vanilla + Chocolate = YUMMMMMY!

    Skinny Pumpkin Spice Pudding

    With a dessert this tasty and healthy, why hold back? Feed this vegan pumpkin spice pudding to the kiddos, eat it for breakfast, and let your co-workers wonder how you managed to lose a few pounds while eating pudding every day.

    Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pudding

    Skinny Pumpkin Spice Pudding

    Skinny Pumpkin Spice Pudding is a healthy dessert that's vegan, has just 6 ingredients and that you can make in 10 minutes. 
    5 from 2 votes
    Print SaveSaved! Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 211kcal
    Author: Elizabeth Shah
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups non-dairy milk (use sweetened/vanilla for a sweeter pudding)
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • ⅓ cup chia powder (chia powder is ground chia seeds, see notes)
    • 5 Medjool dates pitted and chopped (or other natural sweetener, see notes)
    • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie spice (use store-bought, or make your own with ground spices: ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon allspice, ⅛ teaspoon ginger, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 pinch of clove)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (you may omit if using vanilla flavored non-dairy milk)
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • Optional: Serve topped with non-dairy vanilla yogurt and vegan chocolate shavings (see notes)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add the non-dairy milk, pumpkin puree, dates, chia powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a blender, and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
    • Pour the pudding into a container (or divide into 4 serving dishes), and refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours.

    Notes

    • It's easier for our bodies to absorb the nutrients in ground chia seeds, they keep you full longer, and it makes a creamier pudding! You can buy chia powder at some stores, or to make your own, grind whole seeds in a blender. For a sweeter pudding, use 1-2 more dates.
    • It's easier on your blender if you soak the dates in boiling or very hot water for 5-10 minutes before processing.
    • I think the best-tasting vanilla yogurt is made from cashews, and I like to use my vegetable peeler to make chocolate shavings. 

    Nutrition (approximate)

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 5170IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 2.5mg
    Tried this Recipe? Please share it!Mention @HealthyMidwesternGirl or tag #HealthyMidwesternGirl!

    More Desserts

    • Aquafaba Whipped Cream
    • Almond Flour Mug Cake
    • Vegan Pound Cake with Lemon Icing
    • Vegan Molasses Ginger Cookies
    350 shares

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rae

      October 28, 2018 at 11:45 pm

      This is really cool! I've never heard of chia powder before. The texture looks so different than normal chia pudding. Which is great for me because, I don't really like the texture of those all that much. Also, when making this do you need to add the salt?

      Reply
      • elizabeth

        November 02, 2018 at 12:21 pm

        Hi Rae! Thanks for the kind words! I was doing some research on chia seeds, and came across the study about chia powder on nutrition facts.org. I'd been eating chia seeds for a long time, but had no idea you could improve on them by grinding them into a powder. (Who knew!) I wanted to share this little tidbit, since I know so many of us eat chia. Also, like you, my husband doesn't care for the gel-ly/seedy texture of chia seeds. As for the salt--no, never! Salt enhances the flavor in sweet foods, but you can always skip it or just use less--even a pinch will have an impact. Take care!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Elizabeth Shah

    My husband calls me his "healthy Midwestern girl," because I LOVE TO EAT! Fortunately, I also love to cook. I'm so excited to share my 100% vegan, whole food, plant-based, no oil recipes with you! MORE...

    Certified by WFPB.org

    whole food plant based (WFPB) Certified logo

    Featured On

    Image of logos: T. colin campbell center for nutrition studies, She knows, buzz feed, bloglovin', food network revolution, best of vegan, one bite vegan, live kindly, food gawker, yummly

    Whole Food Plant Based Diet

    The WFPB Diet -- What the heck is it, anyway?

    Favorite Recipes

    Dish of sauce and spoon.

    Chickpea Cheese Sauce

    Jar of mayo and spoon.

    Vegan Oil Free Mayonnaise - 4 Ways

    Pesto jar and spoon.

    Easy Vegan Oil Free Pesto

    Vegan Mushroom Walnut Bolognese

    vegan alfredo sauce in a bowl.

    Easy Vegan Chickpea Alfredo Sauce

    Lemony lentil turnip chowder bowl.

    Lemony Lentil Turnip Chowder [Vegan]

    eggplant Parmesan slice.

    Easiest Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

    almond ricotta in ramekin with crusty bread on the side.

    Almond Ricotta Cheese

    chile relleno with cheese drizzle.

    Healthy Vegan Chile Relleno

    Best Vegan Chili

    Best Damn Vegan Chili

    MORE FAVORITES →

    As an Amazon associate, I may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no cost to you. Thanks for your support.

    Footer

    Learn More

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility
    • About

    Sign Up!

    • Sign up for recipe emails and more

    Get in Touch

    • Contact Us

    Copyright © 2022 Healthy Midwestern Girl

    350 shares