Morir Soñando Chia Pudding

Morir Soñando blended with chia pudding for a breakfast that fills you with fiber and sweet, creamy orange nostalgia.

There is no summer that passes where I’m not drinking a full glass of morir soñando. And if you aren’t familiar with it, it’s a cold Dominican drink that involves a blend of orange juice, evaporated milk, and sugar. And I adore the translation of the name, “to die dreaming.” It doesn’t get more beautifully morbid and poetic than that. The true Dominican spirit!

The last time I made it, I was very determined to transform this childhood classic to a version I could very happily eat for breakfast.

Why You’ll Want to Combine Morir Soñando with Chia Pudding

• One serving counts towards 1/3 of your fiber for the day. More specifically, this chia pudding with the topping provides 9.5g of fiber. Meeting your fiber goals daily can help lower the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers like colon cancer.
• A good source of iron! Each serving provides 4.88 mg of iron, which is about 27% of your recommended iron for the day. And the vitamin C from the orange helps you absorb that iron even better.
• It’s proof that your cultural foods can still support your nutrition goals. I hate the idea that cultural foods are not nutritious. Instead, reframe that concept, so you can enjoy the flavors you love while supporting your health.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

• Yogurt or Skyr: I recommend using a high protein yogurt or skyr to help make this pudding more creamy and satisfying. My preferences are the Icelandic Provisions Plain Oatmilk Skyr, Kite Hill’s Plain Greek-Style Yogurt, or Silk’s Soy Plain Yogurt.
• Evaporated Oat Milk: Traditional Morir Soñando uses evaporated milk, and luckily there does exist dairy-free alternatives, which can benefit my fellow vegan and lactose intolerant friends.
• Orange Juice: I prefer fresh orange juice, but if you are in a pinch, use store bought 100% orange juice with no pulp.
• Lime Juice: Fresh is preferred as it adds an extra pop of flavor with the orange, but can be replaced with 2 tbsp of extra orange juice.
• Agave Syrup: Used for the sweetness. Can be replaced with coconut sugar or granulated sugar, just make sure it is fully dissolved when blending together in the milk.
• Dates: If you don’t have access, golden raisins work really well, or drizzle in some extra agave syrup to help bind everything together.
• Coconut Flakes: Gives some lovely tropical vibes to our crumble, but can be omitted if desired.
• Cashews: If allergic to nuts, swap for more coconut flakes, hemp seeds, or sunflower seeds.
• Dominican vanilla: It has a sweeter flavor profile compared to regular vanilla. Not everyone will have access to it, in which case just use regular vanilla paste or extract.

How to Make Morir Soñando Chia Pudding

Blend up the orange milk: To a blender cup add the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice, and lime. Blend up the mixture until smooth then add the agave, vanilla, and salt. Blend again while slowly pouring in the evaporated milk until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust salt and sweetness as desired.

Incorporate the chia seeds: Stir in the chia seeds, then cover and place in the fridge for 10 minutes. Give the chia seeds another good stir to break up any noticeable clumps. Place in fridge overnight to set.

Make the crumble: Add the oats, medjool dates, coconut flakes, cashews, orange zest, vanilla, and salt to a mini food processor. Pulse together until you get a uniform crumbly mixture. Store in fridge until ready to use.

To assemble: Portion out the chia seed mixture into a bowl or jar, then top with the crumble and enjoy.

Expert Tips

• Check the expiration date for your chia seeds. Chia seeds can get old, and when they do they stop gelling as effectively. Make sure they haven’t hit their best buy date to ensure that your pudding actually thickens.
• Keep your ingredients cold. Mixing citrus with milk can often times make it split especially at room temperature. So make sure to refrigerate after blending to achieve the best texture.
• If you are new to fiber, start slow. Going from 0 fiber to this chia pudding can be overwhelming to your gut especially for someone not used to getting fiber. Instead of a meal, consider serving a smaller portion of this (about 2 tbsp) as a snack and see how you feel. If feeling good, slowly add a little more. To prevent constipation, make sure you are drinking enough water daily when increasing fiber.
• Control the sugar. Feel free to use more or less sweetener based on your personal preference. Sugar alternatives can also work if you really want that punch of sweetness.

How long does chia seed pudding last in the fridge?

Store the chia pudding and crumble in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Make It Balanced

Chia pudding is a great tool for bumping up fiber, but you can also bump up other nutrients using the right ingredients if you want to make it a full meal.

• For more protein: Use a high-protein yogurt or skyr. My favorite is the plain Icelandic Provisions Plain Oatmilk Skyr, which provides 16g of protein per serving. You can also swap the evaporated milk for unsweetened soy milk for another protein boost.
• For more fruit: Some preparations of Morir Sonando add passion fruit, and it works great paired with this pudding for some extra vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.

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