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Chia Seed Pudding

January 20, 2016

I’ve never been much of a morning breakfast person. It’s probably because even though I get out of bed at 6:30 am, I’m not actually a real person until about 9 (my iphone alarms are set within 10 minutes of each other with encouraging and supportive messages to myself). But an evening breakfast person? Now that I can do. I’ll happily whip up scrambled eggs and pancakes after work. I also feel strongly that breakfast tacos can be eaten at any point in the day, and I still think cereal (aka Rice Krispie Treats) is a perfectly reasonable dinner.

Because of my lack of ability to adult in the AM, breakfast meal-prepping has become a weekly thing in our house: overnight oats, breakfast burritos, mini egg casseroles, or ziplock bags filled with everything needed for smoothies make our mornings so much easier.

I look for recipes that are high in fiber and protein to keep us full and our energy levels up all morning. I also really like incorporating nutritious seeds like chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hempseeds into a lot of meals, whether it’s in yogurt, added to smoothies or oatmeal, or sprinkled over salads for a satisfying crunch. But my favorite has to be this Chia Seed Pudding, an adaptation of Giada’s recipe. The chia seeds are soaked in greek yogurt and almond milk overnight, where they expand to about three times their original size and create a “gel” like consistency that makes it easy for digestion, then topped with strawberries, blueberries, and toasted walnuts the next day. It’s my sweet treat guilt-less pleasure!

Chia Seed Pudding
2016-01-15 14:52:31
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 cup vanilla-flavored unsweetened almond milk
  2. 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  3. 4 tbsp pure maple syrup, divided
  4. 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  5. 1/4 cup chia seeds
  6. 1/2 pint strawberries, sliced
  7. 3/4 cup blueberries
  8. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, gently whisk the almond milk, yogurt, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and vanilla until just blended. Whisk in the chia seeds; let stand 30 minutes. Stir to distribute the seeds if they have settled. In a separate bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, and 2 tbsp of maple syrup. Cover both bowls and refrigerate overnight.
  2. When ready to serve, spoon pudding into four small bowls and top with berry mixture.
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  1. Red Velvet Snow says

    January 20, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    I love chia seed pudding! When I was working full-time in Chicago with a 55 min commute on the train, this was my go-to breakfast. I would make it the night before, and throw it in my bag to eat right when I got to my office!

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    • Jasmine says

      January 20, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      It’s really the best to-go breakfast!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. lynne hoareau says

    January 20, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    Chia Puddings are the best. Nothing better than a good healthy easy, breakfast 🙂 . Regarding the morning issue, waking up must be brutal for you in the winter months….

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    • Jasmine says

      January 20, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      Absolutely!! 🙂 and yes, it’s so much harder to get out of bed when it’s so cold outside!

      Reply
  3. parparvan says

    January 20, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    LOL! I love it, I have not been much of a morning person ever, I have to admit! I barely have time in the morning to open my eyes and go to work so I grab something at starbucks which gets a little boring from time to time! but I never even thought you could prep breakfast the night before! Once again brilliant post <3

    Xx. Par

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    • Jasmine says

      January 20, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks, Par! Yes, I’m the same way – my mornings are always so rush, so I really like just grabbing my breakfast from the fridge and eating it at my desk! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cher says

    January 20, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    Dying to try this! Especially since in trying to add more chia in my diet and pudding. Sounds delicious! Im back to being a morning person waking up earlier to exercise and have a big breakfast but I’m never gonna say no to breakfast anytime of the day 😉

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    • Jasmine says

      January 21, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      That’s awesome! I feel like being a morning person and working out before work would be the best way to start the day. I’ve tried it so many times – once I even slept in my workout clothes so that I could just hop outta bed, but nope! 🙂 I hope you like it!

      Reply
  5. youthfoodblog says

    January 21, 2016 at 5:01 am

    Such a healthy and tasty dessert!

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    • Jasmine says

      January 21, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Sharvari (Mumbai to Melbourne) says

    January 21, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Yum and so beautiful love Chia seeds
    http://www.mumbaitomelbourne.com/food-and-health-blog-posts/baingan-bharta-punjabi-style-smoky-mashed-eggplants

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    • Jasmine says

      January 21, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you! Me too 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sadie's Nest says

    January 21, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    I am such a breakfast person! I need to be a healthier breakfast person! This looks like a step in the right direction 🙂 And I condone rice krispy treats for dinner.

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      January 21, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      There’s nothing like homemade rice krispie treats!! 😀 Thanks, friend!

      Reply
  8. Lynz Real Cooking says

    January 21, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    I love the way you think! haha this sounds yummy!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      January 22, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      Lol, thanks, Lynn!! Happy Friday!!

      Reply

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