Vanilla Spice Chia Pudding
8 ingredients · 5 minutes· 2 servings
No time for meal prep? This protein-rich Spiced Vanilla Chia Pudding takes 2 min to prep, is the perfect grab & go breakfast or snack & is super satisfying!
To make this into a more satiating breakfast, add toppings like nuts, seeds and/or full-fat coconut milk or yogurt & some fresh or frozen berries. The flavours in this pudding go well with pretty much anything!
Did you know that there is a whopping 8g of fiber in 2 tbsp of chia seeds? I recommend aiming to get in 25-30g of fiber daily but that can get tricky if you have a history of digestive issues, so this number is a general recommendation. Chia seeds are low in FODMAPs making them better tolerated than some other sources of fiber.
Why does fiber matter? Because it:
-Keeps our good gut bugs thriving which impacts our overall health & digestion!
-Keeps us satiated & our blood sugar balanced, helping with cravings, fat loss & weight management.
-Promotes hormonal balance & healthy cholesterol levels.
Amongst so many other benefits!
Chia pudding is the ultimate grab & go breakfast hack!
Directions
Add milk, yogurt, spices & salt to a measuring cup.
Stir, then add chia & protein powder & stir again.
Divide equally into 2 mason jars. Shake after 5 min.
Refrigerate overnight or until firm which can take as little as 30 min!
Ingredients
¼ cup chia seeds
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp sea salt
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup plain Greek, regular or non-dairy yogurt
2 scoops vanilla protein powder, my fave is Schinoussa whey isolate
Optional toppings: toasted coconut, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, berries
Notes
Protein Powder - I really like a clean whey isolate that’s been sweetened with stevia, like Schinoussa Whey Isolate or a clean beef protein powder that has a good amino acid profile like ATP Labs Supreme Beef Protein.
Grab & Go Snack - Divide this into 2 mason jars so you can just grab, shake & eat on busy days!
Make Meal Prep Easy - Double the recipe so you have 4 grab & go breakfasts or snacks for busy weeks! Switch up the toppings to keep things interesting.
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