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Blood Orange–Chia Pudding

4.6

(3)

Overhead shot of pink chia pudding in a glass topped with blood orange slices and chopped pistachios.
Photo by Alex Lau

Why drink O.J. with your yogurt when you can mix it in?

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice
1/4 teaspoon orange-flower water
1 pinch kosher salt
2 tablespoons honey, plus more for serving
1/4 cup chia seeds
2 blood oranges
Chopped pistachios (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk yogurt, blood orange juice, orange-flower water, salt, and 2 Tbsp. honey in a medium bowl. Whisk in chia seeds, cover, and chill at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.

    Step 2

    Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Cut along sides of membranes to release segments into a medium bowl.

    Step 3

    Give pudding a good stir and divide between small bowls, layering with some orange segments. Top with pistachios and remaining segments; drizzle with honey.

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