I’m always being asked for healthy breakfast ideas and this breakfast chia pudding ticks all the boxes. It’s quick, easy and you can add so many things to it to make it both delicious and nutrient rich. I add a dollop of Greek yogurt, a dessert spoon of almond butter and some berries to mine.
It does need to go into the fridge overnight but you can prepare it very quickly while making your evening meal the night before.
Benefits of chia seeds
Chia seeds pack quite a nutritional punch. They’re high in omega 3 and an excellent source of fibre, supporting heart health and helping reduce cholesterol levels. They’re also good for digestion and gut health.
One serving of dried chia seeds is about 2.5 tablespoons. This has 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fibre, 12 grams of carbohydrate and 9 grams of fat, of which 8 grams are heart-healthy fats.
Breakfast chia pudding
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 125ml organic milk or almond milk (though water is also fine)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Optional extras:
- half tsp of cinnamon (great for blood sugar balance)
- half tsp of vanilla bean paste
- tsp cacao powder (my favourite addition and a good source of antioxidants)
Mix together and leave in the fridge overnight.
In the morning add the following toppings and enjoy:
- dollop of full fat Greek yogurt
- a dessert spoon of almond butter
- a handful of berries
If you’d like more recipes like this breakfast chia pudding, or you’d like advice on how to eat a healthier diet, you can read more about nutritional therapy consultations here or contact me: vanessa@wellbeingandnutrition.co.uk
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Vanessa May is a BANT registered Nutritional Therapist, ILM Accredited Wellbeing Coach and Certified Grief Educator and has helped hundreds of clients with her holistic approach to health, wellbeing and bereavement. She specialises in stress, fatigue, low mood, anxiety, hormonal imbalance and grief.