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Lemon Lime Tofu Chia Pudding

Yield:

4 × approx. ¾ cup (190g) servings

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205 calories |
9.5g protein |
13g fat |
4.5g net carbs
Lemon Lime Tofu Chia Pudding
A tangy, creamy lemon-lime pudding combining silky tofu with chia seeds and coconut milk.

This lemon lime tofu chia pudding is creamy, citrusy, and very tangy, with fresh lemon and lime juice and zest giving it plenty of bright flavor. Tangy lemon desserts are some of my favorites, and this recipe combines that with two other things I particularly like: chia pudding and silky-smooth tofu. Unlike a traditional chia pudding, though, this isn’t predominantly chia seeds. It’s more of a creamy tofu pudding with chia seeds mixed through it, giving you the characteristic chia texture without making the seeds the entire base of the pudding.

Silken tofu and full-fat coconut milk create the creamy base, while the chia seeds thicken the mixture further as they hydrate. Using tofu also increases the volume of each serving without relying on a large quantity of chia seeds, which means you get a slightly larger portion for fewer calories. The lemon and lime make this pudding deliberately tart rather than particularly sweet. If your tastes run sweeter, simply adjust the sweetener, or reduce the lemon juice for a milder citrus flavor. If tangy desserts are your thing too, you can find more among my Lemon Treats, along with more Chia Pudding Recipes if it’s the chia you’re here for.

Disappointingly, while writing up this recipe, I discovered that Mori-Nu has changed both its package size and the nutrition information on the label. Less tofu and more net carbs is not exactly the product update I was hoping for! I’ve written the recipe using the newer 10.9-ounce package and its current nutrition information.

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Servings: 4 Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

Lemon Lime Tofu Chia Pudding

Prep Time 15 mins Cool/Rest Time 8 hrs Total Time 8 hrs 15 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 4 Calories: 205 Beast Season: Suitable throughout the year Dietary Tags:

Description

A creamy tofu and chia pudding flavored with plenty of fresh lemon and lime juice and zest. Silken tofu and coconut milk create a smooth, rich base, while chia seeds add texture and extra thickness.

 

Yield: 4 servings of ¾ cup + 1 Tbsp (195g) each, totaling 3¼ cups (775g)

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Set Time: 4-6 hours or overnight

Storage: refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Zest the lemon and one of the limes before juicing them.

  2. Put all ingredients apart from the chia seeds and zest in a blender and blend to smooth.
  3. Transfer the blended mixture to a medium-sized bowl or storage container and whisk in the chia seeds and zest.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for roughly 8 hours or overnight. I prefer overnight.
  5. Divide into 4 servings and enjoy cold or at room temperature. Top as desired.
    Topping Ideas: additional zest, low-carb berries (i.e. blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries), toasted coconut, or chopped nuts (not cashews) or seeds.

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size a little over ¾ cup (190g)


Amount Per Serving
Calories 205kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g20%
Total Carbohydrate 33g11%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Protein 9.5g19%

Allulose 24g
Net Carbs 4.5g

* Total Carbs - (Fiber + Allulose + Sugar Alcohols) = Net Carbs

Notes

  • In my experience, allulose and erythritol work better for balancing out acidity than stevia or monk fruit.
  • Excessive chia consumption can cause digestive distress. If unsure of your tolerance, I'd suggest a 2-serving limit of this pudding. In addition, this pudding is quite high in calories for a small portion of food. If enjoying it as part of a full meal, I'd suggest pairing it with some bulkier food items so you're not left feeling hungry. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I use all lemons or all limes to make this chia pudding?

For sure. Limes are slightly higher in net carbs than lemons, but using one or the other won't make a very significant differnce to the macros overall.

I don't like really sour foods. Can I make this less tangy?

Yes. If you're not into tangy flavors, you can omit a lime or increase the sweetener. 

Can I make this chia pudding lower in fat/calories?

Yes. To make this chia pudding lower in fat/calories you can replace some, or all, of the coconut milk with soy/pea milk. Note that this may make the pudding seem tangier as the fats in coconut milk help to coat the tongue and mellow the acidity some. Replacing half of the coconut milk with soy/pea milk reduces the calories per serving to about 170. Replacing all of the coconut milk reduces the calories to 135. The protein in the pudding will aslo increase slightly and the net carbs decrease slightly.

What do you mean by sweetener of choice? What sweeteners are keto-friendly?

I'm referring to your preferred net carb-free sweetener. My first choice of sweetener is granulated allulose because it is the most similar in taste and behavior to sugar. But allulose isn't available everywhere. Other granulated options are erythritol, an erythritol blend, or xylitol. Pure low-bulk/highly-concentrated options are pure monk fruit or pure stevia. For these, you will have to look at your packaging and adjust the quantity needed for the recipe. For simplicity, you can assume that the amount of allulose I've listed is equivalent to sugar. Sucralose or another artificial sweetener is also an option.

What data is used to calculate the calories and macros?

When available, I typically use NCCDB data in Cronometer to calculate calories and macros. There are a few items that I choose to use label or custom data for instead, despite the availability of NCCDB data. This is usually because I've found that the label data differs substantially and consistently for these foods. In this recipe, I have used label/custom data for the extra-firm silken tofu (Mori-Nu), coconut milk (Aroy-D), and chia seeds (Bob's Red Mill). There is no data for lime zest and so I have used lemon zest in its place. Be aware that both NCCDB and label data change over time and so what I've given here may have changed since the recipe was first published.

The calorie and macro numbers on your recipes seem oddly uniform. Why is that?

Counting calories and macros can negatively affect mental health by being time-consuming and by creating an obsession with inconsequential levels of detail. In an effort to mitigate this, numbers are rounded. In most cases, numbers equal to or greater than 10g are rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 10g, 11g, 12g, etc.) and numbers below 10g are rounded to the nearest 0.5g (0.5g, 1g, 1.5g ... 9g, 9.5g). Any numbers below 0.5g are given as is (e.g. 0.1g, 0.2g, etc.). Calories are rounded to the nearest multiple of 5.

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Nutrition

Servings: 4
Serving Size: a little over ¾ cup (190g)
Calories 205
Protein 9.5g
Fat 13g
Total Carbs 33g
Fiber 4.5g
Allulose 24g
Net Carbs 4.5g

Total Carbs – (Fiber + Allulose + Sugar Alcohols) = Net Carbs

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