# Sour Cherry Chia Puddings This Decadent Dessert-Like Chia Pudding Recipe Makes a Yummy Breakfast By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chia-pudding-recipe References: [willfrolicforfood](http://willfrolicforfood.com/2015/06/sour-cherry-chia-pudding-with-dark-chocolate-super-seed-crisps.html) This chia pudding recipe has a seasonal twist as it incorporates an in-season sour cherry flavor. For added health benefits, the dish is also served with a side of dark chocolate super seed crisps. Created by blogger and photographer Renee Shuman from [Will Frolic For Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoserve-cocktail), the sour cherry chia pudding can be enjoyed as a decadent yet healthy breakfast, a dessert or a snack whenever. Full of protein and omega 3 fatty acids, the chia pudding recipe calls for ingredients such as chia seeds, almond or coconut milk, [sour cherries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-riot-candy-crunch-cherries), honey (or agave if you subscribe to a vegan diet), vanilla extract, room temperature coconut oil and lemon zest. The chocolate super seed crisps can also be substituted for cacao nibs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Flavor in Healthy Breakfasts:** Opportunities to create other healthy recipes that incorporate seasonal flavors, similar to this sour cherry chia pudding. - **Functional Foods for Dessert-like Snacks:** Opportunities to create more functional food snacks that mimic dessert flavors like dark chocolate super seed crisps. - **Plant-based Substitutes in High-protein Recipes:** Opportunities to create more high protein, chia seed-based recipes that use plant-based substitutes like almond or coconut milk instead of dairy milk. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation opportunities for creating new healthy recipes that incorporate seasonal flavors and functional food snacks, using plant-based substitutes and focused on functional health benefits. - **Health and Wellness:** Innovation opportunities for using chia seeds and similar functional foods to create healthy snacks and breakfasts that provide omega 3 fatty acids and other health benefits. - **Agriculture:** Opportunities for growing sour cherries and other seasonal fruits as the popularity of seasonal ingredients in healthy foods grows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tart Superfruit Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-cherry-smoothie.md) - [Dessert-Like Overnight Oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-oats-overnight.md) - [Ready-Made Blueberry Chia Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-blueberry-chia-bowl.md) - [Grain-Free Chickpea Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-free-chickpea-oatmeal.md) - [Plant-Powered Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantpowered-pudding.md) - [Low-Sugar Tart Cherry Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-sour-tart-cherry.md) - [Unique Ready-to-Eat Oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-and-chocolate-coconut.md) - [Sour Cherry Licorice Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakrids-by-blow-cherry-sour.md) - [Chia-Based Caviar Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-caviar.md)