Go-To Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
A grab & go "dessert for breakfast" that will make you excited to wake up.
Are you the type of person who thinks about what they're going to have for breakfast the next morning? If so, we see you!
If you're a plan-ahead kind of gal, then you will love this recipe.
It’s so easy to get in a breakfast rut, so getting creative with foods to eat in the morning becomes a fun challenge. Breakfast is that time to really set your day up. Choosing high quality, whole foods in the morning will help balance your blood sugar, maintain high energy and brain function, and guide you to make nutritious choices for the rest of the day. Whether you have a stressful meeting ahead, a commute to get through, or a busy day of being a supermom, your breakfast choice is everything. It's your “I got this” fuel.
So "dessert" for breakfast, you say? Oh yes. Let’s talk about why chia seeds are still one of those "buzzy" wellness foods. Chia seeds are little superheroes, packed with tons of antioxidants, fiber, and a high amount of Omega-3 fatty acids. They also assist in regulating blood sugar, balancing hormones, and fighting inflammation. Plus, they’re easy to incorporate into your diet.
When we soak chia seeds overnight (like in chia pudding), the seeds become much easier to digest than when we eat them raw.
This recipe calls for date syrup as the sweetener, and here's why. It provides a caramel-y taste, which is so delicious with the decadent coconut milk. Dates, while they are naturally high in sugar, contain tons of minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium. When incorporating a little into your diet, they are a nourishing way to sweeten things up and get that crave-worthy sweet and caramel-like flavor. Win, win!
Have fun with the toppings! This recipe is simply a base, so load it up with more healthy fats like some raw nuts or a big old scoop of nut butter, cacao nibs, unsweetened coconut flakes, and/or your favorite sliced fruit.
Let us know if you try this and what your go-to breakfasts are!
Go-To Chia Seed Pudding:
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
½ cup chia seeds
1 cup full fat coconut milk (we like Native Forest)
½ cup filtered water
1 tablespoon Organic Date Syrup
Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir well, so you don't have any big clumps. Transfer into two mason jars or small glass containers and secure with a lid. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, transfer to a larger bowl (or eat it out of the jar or container), add your desired toppings, and enjoy!
