Easy & Healthy Chia Pudding
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This easy chia pudding will make your mornings less stressful, as most of the work is done the night before. I love waking up knowing that, even if I am short on time, I will still have a healthy breakfast because I prepared it the night before - or even several days in advance.
Chia seeds
It’s no coincidence that chia seeds are considered a superfood. They are well-known for their impressive nutritional profile and health benefits, which include being high in protein, rich in omega-3, rich in antioxidants and minerals as well as high in fiber, which can help promote healthy digestion while supporting your blood sugar levels. Furthermore, they are naturally gluten-free.
I recommend using organic chia seeds, like these from Nutiva!
Preparation time
For this recipe, you will need to prepare the chia pudding the night before. Luckily, it only takes 5 minutes to mix together, and you will thank yourself the next morning when all you have to do is top it off and enjoy.
Tip: Make a big batch of chia pudding and enjoy having a quick and easy breakfast ready in your refrigerator!
It will usually last 4-5 days in the fridge.
Recipe for 1 person
3 tablespoons of chia seeds (affiliate link)
2 dl milk of your choice - I prefer coconut or almond milk
A pinch of pure vanilla extract or powder
Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix together
Let the bowl sit on your kitchen counter for 20 minutes
Stir again, cover the bowl and place in the fridge overnight
Next morning, stir the chia pudding and pour in a bowl for serving
Serve with your favourite toppings - see my inspiration for toppings below as well as this post.
Enjoy your healthy chia pudding!
Serving
For this easy chia pudding, I usually top with 85% dark chocolate, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds or sesame seeds and sunflower seeds, depending on where I am in my menstrual cycle.
Additionally, I always top it with either fruit or berries. My favorites are apples, pears, blueberries, and raspberries. Try to use fruit or berries that are in season where you live.
I made a whole blog post about inspiration for breakfast topping, that you can read here.
Milk of your choice
For this recipe you can use any type of milk that you want. Therefore, this recipe can be made dairy-free. I usually make my chia pudding with my homemade coconut milk, which is super easy to make and tastes amazing. Click here to read my recipe for homemade coconut milk.
