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Chia Seed Pudding

May 9, 2020 by Christy Filed Under: Clean Eating, Recipes, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Way before chia seed pudding was trendy, I was testing it out in my own kitchen. After I tried my first Whole30, I continued to eat a strict paleo diet for a while. As the cooler temperatures settled in that fall, I was craving a good, warm bowl of oatmeal. So I set off to find a replacement for that comforting breakfast and found chia seed pudding.

Skip the Drive-Thru

Around the time we moved to Cincinnati, I started a job that required a lot of travel. My commute was over an hour, so I wasn’t hungry before leaving my house at 5:30 a.m. Rather than get into the drive-thru habit, I searched for an option that was portable. I stumbled on some recipes in the paleo community called chia seed pudding. It’s a very simple concept involving soaking the seeds in milk overnight in the refrigerator. This results in a gelatinous concoction similar to pudding.

Two jars of lavender chia seed pudding with two spoons all on top of a wooden cutting board

At first, I just used almond milk, but found it very bland. I tried adding fruit, but it didn’t add much flavor. Then I had the idea of treating it like oatmeal (since that’s what I was craving). I added cinnamon and vanilla for a little flavor. Shaking all together before putting it in the fridge and then after you pull it out in the morning also helps distribute the flavors. I like to use a pint Mason jar since it can be heated in the microwave as well. Heating it up got me even closer to that warm, oatmeal feel.

Over the years, I’ve experimented with different flavors, non-dairy milk, and various toppings. I finally settled on Cashew milk because it has a creamier, richer flavor to it. Just be careful about added ingredients in whatever milk you choose if you are doing a Whole30. Below is my favorite go-to recipe. Eat it cold or hot. Top it with your favorite nuts and seasonal fruit for a great breakfast or snack.

Chia Seed Pudding in an orange bowl with walnuts and blackberries on the top

Chia Seed Pudding

Christy
A great alternative to overnight oats for Paleo, Whole30, or Keto diets
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Prep Time 5 mins
Refrigerate Overnight 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 5 mins
Course Breakfast
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Mason jar

Ingredients
  

Pudding

  • 2 tbsp chia seed
  • 1 cup cashew milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • dash sea salt optional

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • drizzle honey optional

Instructions
 

  • Add the chia seeds, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla to a glass jar with a lid.
  • Screw lid on tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are mixed well (chia sees will settle to the bottom).
  • Let sit in the refrigerator overnight for at least 8 hours. Can be kept for up to 4 days.
  • Remove the lid and, if preferred, heat in the microwave for about 60-90 seconds.
  • Add toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Keyword Chia Seed, Chia Seed Pudding, Keto, Paleo, Whole30

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