Chia Seed Pudding makes for the perfect breakfast, snack or keto dessert.
I’ll admit – it took me a while to get on the chia seed bandwagon. I had been seeing recipes using chia seeds all over Instagram and on blogs I follow, but I was hesitant to try it out.
It looked a little… weird? These little balls in a gel-like liquid. I was not so sure…
It was when I was looking for a new breakfast to try out, that I decided to be adventurous and give chia seeds a try. I wanted a break from keto breakfast muffins, and I was missing the cereals and porridge I used to eat before going low carb.
Enter – chia seed porridge. Probably the easiest chia seed recipe you can get. (And easily one of the easiest recipes you can get overall!)
It turned out, I loved chia seed pudding. As did my kids. We now eat it fairly regularly – either as a light breakfast, a snack, or as a healthy dessert.
What Are Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans, prized for its ability to provide sustainable energy. The word “chia” is actually the ancient Mayan word for “strength”.
They are the seeds of the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to the mint. The seeds are very small – around 1 millimeter in diameter, and are grey with black and white spots.
What makes chia seeds very unique, is how they react when in liquid. Chia seeds can expand to hold up to 10 times their dry weight when in liquid. The seeds swell up and look similar to tiny tapioca balls.
Is Chia Seed Pudding healthy?
Chia seeds on their own are incredibly healthy. They are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants and are high in fiber and omega-3s.
They also happen to be high in quality protein! This combination makes them not only healthy in general but also useful for people who are trying to lose weight. Chia seeds are very filling due to the high protein and fiber count, but very low in calories.
While chia seeds on their own are very healthy, to make sure your chia seed pudding is also healthy, you need to take care of the ingredients you add to it. Non-dairy milk (with no sugar added), spices, cacao, and berries are all healthful additions to your chia pudding.
Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Almond Milk
- 1/2 cup Coconut Cream
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Coconut Flakes
Optional Toppings
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Pecans
- Hemp Hearts
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the Almond Milk, Coconut Cream, Chia seeds, and Vanilla.
- Place bowl in the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes, overnight if possible.
- Remove from fridge and add in the Coconut flakes. Divide in two and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
Nutritional Information does not include added toppings
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 234Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 0mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 5gSugar 0gProtein 4g
More Keto Recipes to try:
- The Best Keto Snack Recipes
- The Best Keto Ice Cream Recipes
- Very Berry Keto Smoothie Bowl
- Clean Keto Protein Energy Balls
- Clean Keto Egg Muffins
Are you curious about the Clean Keto Carb Cycling Diet? If you want to learn more about this way of eating, check out my post that talks about What is Clean Keto Carb Cycling and learn if it is right for you.
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