Just in case you haven’t noticed yet, we’ve been slightly obsessed with chia seeds lately. These tiny little seeds are not only nutritional powerhouses, but also super versatile. We can’t get enough!!
If you tried our Lemon Chia Biscotti recipe last week, chances are you have some extra seeds lying around your pantry. Unless, of course, you share our obsession and used them all! Either way, here’s another way to get your chia fix. How about a light, slightly sweet dipping sauce? That, obviously, would work great with the biscotti (for a chia double whammy)... But if you prefer a quicker, lighter choice, fruit is always a great way to go.
Something slightly tart, like berries, to enhance the sweetness of the sauce. And something sweet and “meaty”, for a texture contrast.
Light, refreshing and perfect to serve on a hot summer day. As a snack, dessert or even breakfast!
Need more ideas on how to enjoy chia seeds? Check out these recipes:
Vegan Lemon & Chia Seed Biscotti
Beet "Carpaccio" With Avocado & Chia Seed Dressing
"I don't have time for breakfast" Make Ahead Oatmeal
Vegan Mango-Chia Seed Coocnut Ice Pops
ENJOY!!
Sweet Cinnamon & Lemon Infused Dipping Sauce
- Total Time: 43 mins
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened coconut-almond milk (you can also use sweetened almond milk. Here we used Almond Breeze)
- 1 lemon peel[/url]
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Figs, red and yellow raspberries
Instructions
- Combine milk, lemon peel and cinnamon stick in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes
- Add chia seeds and refrigerate for 15 minutes
- Serve with your favorite fruit. We love this sauce with raspberries and figs!
Notes
Because we like our desserts on the not-too-sweet side, we didn't add any sugar to the recipe other than what's in the sweetened coconut-almond milk. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, you can add a tablespoon of agave or your favorite sweetener to the milk before simmering.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 13 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Kosher / Vegan
Rocky
Wow, wow, wow!!! These pictures are absolutely stunning!!! I am drooling just looking at the pictures!!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you very much, we really enjoy photographing colorful foods.
Hindy
The colors of the fruits are beautiful in these photos. That dipping sauce looks delicious. Definitely want to try that soon.
Ronnie Fein
Perfect -- I just bought a loaf of the most beautiful summer fruit!
Heide M.
I'll have to try this dip.
Melinda (Kitchen Tested)
What a fun recipe! I've been getting really into chia seeds lately and this is another fun way to use them. I would just eat this with a spoon 🙂
Sarah Klinkowitz
I have never seen yellow raspberries! They look so interesting - do they taste like a red raspberry?
Vicky & Ruth
Same flavor a little more mild.
Whitney @ Jewhungry
I'm just starting to get into the "chia" seed thing. This would be a perfect recipe to try out. Thanks!
Vicky & Ruth
We are obsessed with them at the moment. They are so healthy we can't resist!
Chanie@BusyInBrooklyn
What a great change from using yogurt as a dipping sauce.
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you! and it is also dairy free!
Jenny @ BAKE
I love the colours on that plate it looks so decadent! This sauce sounds incredible!
Vicky & Ruth
thank you very much Jenny!
Tamar Genger @joyofkosher
Haven't gotten so into chia yet, but this looks great.
Alison@AliBabka
such a great idea! The chia seeds thicken it!