Basic Chia Pudding, 4 Ways + Video!
My Basic Chia Pudding is one of my go-to breakfasts or snacks, especially when I’m trying to cut my added sugar intake. It’s full of fiber, protein and healthy fats that keep me full for hours.
Try these 4 variations and your taste buds will thank you!
Vegan, Gluten free, Grain free, Dairy free, Nut free, No added sugar
Let’s talk about on the go breakfasts…
I’m busy… I know you’re busy… My clients are busy…
It seems like everyone needs to slowwww down, but since the chances of the happening are slim to none, I’m going to try and make your life a littttttle bit easier…
With a simple, 4-ingredient, on the go breakfast!
The best part, however, is that you can prep this breakfast ahead of time. Make the night before (or double, triple, or quadruple the batch for all week) and then just mix again in the morning and you’re out the door!
To be completely honest I wasn’t always a fan of chia pudding. Chia jam?! Yes please!
But ‘pudding?’ Notsomuch. The texture is definitely pudding-ish and I guess I can call it an acquired feel for me, so I urge you to try it. And if you didn’t like it the first time, try it again and maybe you will this time. But if you don’t, that’s OK too!
But I really think you will! 🙂
My basic chia pudding is made with 4 essential ingredients (with two of the four ingredients being spices).
- Chia seeds
- Unsweetened coconut milk (you can sub in any unsweetened milk you please here)
- Cinnamon
- Salt
Like I said…B A S I C.
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Lately I’ve also been adding a scoop of Vital Proteins Marine Collagen for an added protein boost, and I’ve been loving it. I know it’s a quality protein source, it’s been great for my skin, hair and nails with the harsh winter weather and I trust the brand behind it.
How to customize your chia pudding…
Now this recipe is so very basic but the fun is what you put on top! The recipe below is written for one, but you can easily double, triple or quadruple it to feed your family or friends.
The Basic Chia Pudding version contains less than 150 calories, 10 grams of fiber and about 7 grams of protein making it a great snack, but for a complete meal I highly suggest adding some fruit, nuts or seeds or nut/seed butter to keep you full through the morning.
Now who’s ready for some basic chia pudding?
PrintBasic Chia Pudding, 4 Ways
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Vital Proteins marine collagen (for an extra protein boost)
Instructions
Basic Chia Pudding:
- Mix together all ingredients in a small bowl, cover and let sit in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or up to overnight.
- When your chia pudding has set add in fruit, nuts and/or seeds or nut/seed butter as desired.
- Feel free to get creative with some of the versions listed below.
For the Chocolate Brownie Version:
- Mix 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder into the chia pudding mixture. Optional (adds sugar): Top with 1 teaspoon dark chocolate chips.
For the Lemon Ginger version:
- Add 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger to the chia pudding mixture.
For the SB &J:
- Top chia pudding with sunflower seed butter (or peanut/almond butter) and no added sugar jam or fresh berries.
For the Tropical version:
- Add 1 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut flakes to the chia pudding mixture. Top with sliced bananas, mango, papaya or kiwi.
Notes
For Basic Chia Pudding (without Vital Proteins): 145 calories, 8.5g fat, 8mg sodium, 10.5g carbohydrates, 10g fiber, 6.5g protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: entire recipe
Don’t forget to PIN IT…
How about that breakfast?!
XO