I have been trying to consume as many healthy meals as possible in the past few days and Chia Pudding is without a doubt one of the best healthy breakfast options to have right in the morning.
Why? It has many proven benefits including the following below:
- They have an impressive amount of nutrients including Fiber and Proteins.
- They are filled with anti-oxidants and high in Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
- They are low on calories.
- With the right diet and lifestyle, they can greatly help towards healthy weight loss.
These are just a few benefits among many more. Information source: Healthline.com
Apart from that list, I also love that it makes for a quick breakfast in the morning that can be easily prepped the night before with barely 10minutes of effort.
Below are my 4 favourite ways to make Chia Pudding and a Bonus idea at the end, they are all very quick and easy and you have to try them out!
Classic Vanilla Chia Pudding
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Ingredients
4 Tbsp chia seeds
1 cup dairy or non-dairy milk of choice (suggested: Coconut milk, Almond milk)
½ Tbsp liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave)
½ Tsp vanilla extract
Toppings of choice: Fruits, nuts, granola, nut butter etc.)
Directions
- In a bowl or cup, add and mix together the chia seeds, milk, sweetener and vanilla extract. Stir and then let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir again and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, the pudding will be ready. Add in your choice of toppings and enjoy!
Rich Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
4 Tbsp chia seeds
3 Tbsp cacao/cocoa powder
1 cup dairy or non-dairy milk of choice (suggested: Coconut milk, Almond milk)
2-3 Tbsp liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave)
½ Tsp vanilla extract
Toppings of choice: Fruits, nuts, granola, nut butter etc.)
Directions
- In a bowl or cup, add and mix together the chia seeds, cocoa/caco, milk, sweetener and vanilla extract. Stir and let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again until there are no lumps. Refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, the pudding will be ready. Add in your choice of toppings and enjoy!
Chia Pudding with Fruit Compote
Ingredients
4 Tbsp chia seeds
1 cup dairy or non-dairy milk of choice (suggested: Coconut milk, Almond milk)
½ Tbsp liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave) + more for compote (as needed)
½ Tsp vanilla extract
½ cup fruit of choice (I suggest mango, berries, peach or cherry)
Toppings of choice: Fruits, nuts, granola, nut butter etc.)
Directions
- In a bowl or cup, add and mix together the chia seeds, milk, sweetener and vanilla extract. Stir and then let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir again and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, the pudding will be ready.
- Create the fruit compote, by putting the fruit in a saucepan on low flame along with a sweetener of choice. You may skip the sweetener if the fruit you are using is naturally sweet.
- Keep stirring and lightly smash the fruit. Once it gets a compote consistency, with chunky bits, remove from heat and let it cool.
- Layer fruit compote with chia seed pudding. add some toppings and Enjoy!
Ombre Chia Pudding
Ingredients
4 Tbsp chia seeds
1 cup dairy or non-dairy milk of choice (suggested: Coconut milk, Almond milk)
2 Tbsp liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave)
½ Tsp vanilla extract
3 Tsp of superfood smoothie powders (like Acai, Spirulina, Beetroot, Pink Pitaya, Matcha etc. )
Toppings of choice: Fruits, nuts, granola, nut butter etc.)
Directions
- In a bowl or cup, add and mix together the chia seeds, milk, sweetener and vanilla extract. Stir and then let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir again and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, the pudding will be ready. Divide the pudding into 3 small bowls.
- Add 1/2 Tsp coloured superfood powder in one bowl, add 1 Tsp of the same in another bowl and add 1 1/2 Tsp of it in the last bowl. Stir them individually, they need to have a visible colour difference. You may add more powder to enhance the colours, if needed.
- Transfer the 3 chia puddings into a glass cup with the darkest one below and the lightest one on top. Add toppings and serve.
I really hope you liked these recipes. Here’s a bonus idea you may also try out. It’s another one that I LOVE!
Just use a flavoured milk such as Strawberry Milk, Chocolate milk, Turmeric Milk or any that you love while making a Simple chia pudding and you’ll end up with a delicious flavoured pudding in the morning with barely any effort.
Enjoy your chia puddings, the amount of varieties you can try out is endless. Be creative and Enjoyy!