CHIA PUDDING » 6 Flavours for Easy, Healthy Breakfast Snacks | Spring/Summer Meal Prep
For a lower carb alternative to Overnight Oats, and for a super easy way to meal prep healthy & tasty snacks, breakfasts or desserts in minutes, try Chia Pudding! They're packed full of nutrients and keep me feeling full for hours - perfect as breakfast or a ready-to-eat snack that I can grab and go any time of the day. Here are 6 fun and tasty flavour recipes to try!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - What is chia pudding?
1:23 - Best containers for chia pudding
1:39 - Base recipe
3:45 - #1 - Mango Coconut
5:07 - #2 - Orange Creamsicle
6:04 - #3 - Very Berry
6:39 - #4 - Apple Pie
7:34 - #5 - Pumpkin Spice
8:16 - #6 - Chocolate Banana
8:51 - Outro
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NOTE: All recipes make 1 serving. Refrigerate for 2+ hours before eating. Freeze for 3-4 weeks, or keep in fridge for up to 5 days.
DIRECTIONS (for all recipes):
► Mix ingredients in a jar
► Let sit & settle for 5 mins, then stir again to remove any clumps
► Cover with lid & refrigerate for at least 2+ hours
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BASE PUDDING
1 serving (110 calories):
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
4 servings:
► Chia seeds (1/2 cup, 60g)
► Milk (2 cups, 500ml)
► Maple syrup (2 tbsp, 30ml)
When it's ready, you can eat the base pudding on its own, or top with fruits, berries, nuts, seeds, etc.
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#1 - MANGO COCONUT (387 calories w/ toppings)
Ingredients:
► Canned light coconut milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g)
► Ripe mango
Toppings:
► Coconut flakes
Directions:
► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► When it's ready, peel mango cut into small chunks
► Place mango chunks into a blender and blend into puree. Save a few chunks to use as toppings
► In an empty jar, add alternating layers of chia pudding and puree
► Top with mango chunks & coconut flakes
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#2 - ORANGE CREAMSICLE (204 calories w/ toppings)
Ingredients:
► 3 mandarins, or 3 tbsp (45ml) of orange juice
► Canned light coconut milk (1/4 cup, 62ml)
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 2g)
Toppings:
► Coconut flakes
► Sliced mandarins
► Greek yogurt
Directions:
► Squeeze 3 tbsp of juice
► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► When it's ready, top with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, mandarin slices, & coconut flakes
► Grate orange zest on top
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#3 - VERY BERRY (151 calories w/ toppings)
Ingredients:
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Frozen berries (1/2 cup, 70g)
Toppings:
► Berries
► Granola
► Hemp hearts
Directions:
► Blend milk, maple syrup, and frozen berries until smooth
► Combine blended mixture with chia seeds in a jar, stir & refrigerate
► Add toppings
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#4 - APPLE PIE (345 calories w/ toppings)
Ingredients (pudding):
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Almond milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Apple sauce (1 tbsp, 15g)
► Cinnamon (1/4 tsp, 2.5g)
Ingredients (apple chunks):
► Red apple (1 apple makes 2 servings)
► Coconut oil (2 tsp, 10g)
► Maple syrup (1 tbsp, 15ml)
► Cinnamon (1 tsp, 2.5g)
Toppings:
► Cinnamon (pinch)
► Cinnamon stick (optional)
Directions:
► Mix ingredients (for pudding) & refrigerate
► When it's ready, chop apple into small cubes
► Cook apple chunks, coconut oil, maple syrup, & cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat for 4-5 mins until caramelized
► Add apple chunks on top of chia pudding & top with cinnamon
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#5 - PUMPKIN SPICE (143 calories w/ toppings)
Ingredients:
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp)
► Milk (1/2 cup)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp)
► Pure pumpkin puree (2 tbsp, 31ml)
► Pumpkin pie spice (1 tsp, 1.5g)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g)
Toppings:
► Greek yogurt
► Cinnamon (pinch)
► Cinnamon stick (optional)
Directions:
► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► Add toppings
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#6 - CHOCOLATE BANANA (344 calories w/ toppings)
Ingredients:
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp)
► Almond milk (1/2 cup)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp)
► Cocoa powder (1 tbsp, 15g)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g)
► Chocolate chips (1 tbsp, 15g)
Toppings:
► Banana slices
► Chocolate chips
► Crushed almonds
Directions:
► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► Add toppings
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MEAL PREP CHIA PUDDING | freeze it for weeks + healthy breakfast ideas
Meal prep chia pudding - you can freeze it for weeks! Chia pudding is a healthy breakfast recipe and it's even better when you can make a large batch, freeze it for several weeks and then just thaw as needed.
The topping ideas are endless and I give several ideas in the video and blog post. Even better? You can meal prep chocolate chia pudding for dessert! This means you can always have a healthy dessert ready for when the chocolate craving strikes.
These recipes are all dairy-free, vegan and paleo friendly. It's so easy to meal prep chia pudding and once you do, you'll be hooked as well. Enjoy!
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