Blueberry Chia Pudding {vegan, gluten free}

Wake up to this delicious Blueberry Chia Pudding for a filling, satisfying and nutritious way to start your day with a hint of sweetness, bright burst of lemon, and so much berry-licious love! Plus, it’s high fiber and low carb so you’ll avoid any mid-morning sugar crash!

Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Whole30 approved, Paleo

Heyyoooo breakfast lovers, snack saviors, and dessert doers!! (Did I cover everyone?!)

Breakfast is BY FAR my favorite meal of the day. I wish every month (like September) was Better Breakfast Month. So the fact that more and more people are shying away from breakfast makes me so sad. No matter how popular or supported intermittent fasting gets, I’m a big breakfast believer! Don’t you want to start your day with a burst of energy?! 

So breakfast may not be “the most important meal of the day,” but it is a great way to kickstart your morning. BUT, you don’t have to eat breakfast until you’re actually hungry! None of this “eat within an hour of waking.” Sure, if you’re hungry (like I usually am), go for it. But if you feel better waiting a few hours before digging into your breakfast, GO FOR IT!

No matter what time of day you’re eating breakfast (or even if it’s a snack), I have a perfectly balanced option for you…

Meet my BLUEBERRY CHIA PUDDING!

Chia pudding is one of my ALL-TIME favorite breakfasts because it’s full of FIBER to keep you full, packed with plant-based PROTEIN, loaded with healthy fats (like omega-3 fatty acids), food allergy friendly, and SO FILLING. I bet you’ll stay much fuller with a mug full of chia pudding than you would with plain oatmeal (I know I do!).

Here’s why…

One tablespoon of chia seeds contains…

• 8 grams of FIBER
• 2 grams protein
• Heart-healthy unsaturated fat (omega 3s!!!)
• Lots of vitamins and minerals: potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, B vitamins and more!

Chia pudding: the better breakfast to boost your metabolism

If you’ve never had chia pudding before you’re in for a treat. First, because it’s oh so trendy.

Second, because chia seeds gel and absorb 9 times their original weight in fluid, making this pudding soooo filling. You’re busy and I know you don’t have time to get held back by mid-morning hunger pains. Neither do I, which is why chia pudding is a staple in my weekly rotation for myself and my clients.

Third, chia pudding is a 3-in-1 balanced meal to give your metabolism a boost. You’ve got high fiber carbs, plant-based protein, and healthy fats all within 1 dish with just 5 ingredients.

You’re welcome…

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Blueberry Chia Pudding is…

• Easy to make ahead
• Perfect for food prep
• Nutritionally balanced (with fiber, protein, and healthy fats)
• Deliciously nutritious
• Filling
• Vegan
• Food allergy friendly

Vegan Blueberry Chia Pudding

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3 from 1 review

• Author: Chelsey

Ingredients

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• 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen and thawed
• 1 cup milk of choice (I’ve used soy milk, coconut milk, and dairy milk)
• 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• Pinch of sea salt
• Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

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Instructions

1. In a high-powered blender, blend blueberries with milk until smooth.
2. Transfer blended blueberry and milk mixture into a container or bowl with a lid and add vanilla extract, lemon zest, chia seeds, salt and sweetener (if desired). Mix together until well combined, cover, and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 30 minutes.
3. Serve with additional fresh (or frozen and thawed) blueberries in the morning. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: I made additional plain chia pudding for the parfaits pictured by combining all ingredients above except for the blueberries and following the same instructions.

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Now that’s a motivating breakfast to get out of bed for! 😉
XO