Last week I posted on Insta stories that I am eating clean for the rest of the year. I am cutting sugars, unnecessary carbs, and sodium and binging only on protein and fiber-rich food. Part of my diet includes a strict everyday breakfast. Nothing beats a fast and healthy breakfast for me than Chia pudding. It only takes 1 minute to mix almond milk and chia seeds before bed and I have an instant breakfast ready in the morning.
Overnight Chia Pudding Recipe
Chia is an edible seed that was first used by the Aztecs and Mayans as an energy booster. In fact “Chia” in Mayan means “strength”.
Nutritional Facts of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are an unprocessed and whole-grain food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.
1 Ounce (28 grams) – 139 Calories (Isn’t that impressive?)
- Protein: 4 grams
- Fiber: 11 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams (5 of which are Omega-3s)
- Fat- 9 grams
- They also contain Vitamins (B1, B2, B3), minerals, and calcium
This superfood is mostly grown organically and naturally free of gluten
Benefits
- Chia seeds are loaded with anti-oxidants equal or more than blueberries have.
- They are low in calories- Out of 12-gram carbohydrates in 1 ounce of chia seeds, 11 grams is fiber so there is only 1 gram of carbs per ounce, which is very low.
- Rich Fibre in Chia helps you feel full quickly and balances the insulin level which helps to treat diabetics.
- Chia seeds are high in top plant-based proteins. The reason why they are told to help lose weight. They are excellent if you are trying to put on lean muscle.
Chia pudding is very simple. It doesn’t require a recipe. Mix 3 tablespoons of chia seed per cup of any milk, refrigerate, or leave it out overnight. Next morning, top it with your choice of fruits, and voila! you have your instant healthy breakfast ready.
I use unsweetened almond milk, but any milk would work. You can also blend fruits if you want your pudding to be sweeter. See the above picture where I blended Kiwi instead of adding pieces.
Overnight Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened Almond/ Coconut Milk
- 1 teaspoon flax seeds
- Favorite fruits and nuts
Instructions
- Mix chia Seeds and almond milk thoroughly in a bowl or mason jar and store it in fridge overnight. Morning top it with grounded flax seeds, your choice of fruits and nuts (I love pecans and almonds). For sweetness, you can add honey or maple syrup (optional)
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Surekha
Looks delicious and super healthy! Every time I try to make one of these they never turn out as pretty!
YAY! Thanks for this awesome post. I recently bought chia seeds because I love chia pudding so much but had no idea how to go about making it. I had no idea it was as easy as soaking them in milk overnight! Thanks for this awesome recipe.
Jenn
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What a lovely idea, I am in need of healthy breakfasts and this sounds a great start to the day x
Thats an awesome idea and quick fix to get the breakfast ready in minutes.
I’ve been wanting to try chia seeds for the longest time! This looks super yummy 🙂
This looks delicious! I am always looking for quick breakfast ideas for mornings when I work, this looks ideal!
We always have a big bag of chia around. We put it on everything it seems! And we do love chia pudding. So easy but such a delicious and healthy treat.
I’ve always been hesitant about chia pudding because of the texture, but the fruit in there looks great. I might have to be convinced to change my mind.
I’ve never tried Chia Pudding before. That’s a great idea for breakfast!
Looks tasty and healthy. Win-win!
I will love to get chia pudding. Thanks for sharing this amazing post for the diet and health.
I love this overnight chia pudding! Seems very easy to do! I’ll try this later at home.
I love this overnight chia pudding! Seems very easy to do! I’ll try this later at home.
I totally in love with Chia and usually do a mix of oats and chia overloaded with my favourite fruits and taste yummy.
I actually swear by this! I’ve been eating chia pudding for a while now and it’s my favourite breakfast 🙂 just leaves you super satisfied!
I love this tasty chia pudding, it’s so healthy and makes a wonderful breakfast. Thanks for the inspiration!
Yum. Just yum. I’ve never actually tried chia anything..but I do love pudding and think that this could be a good avenue for me possibly!
I would love this for breakfast everyday.
Almost looks too good to eat! Fun & healthy idea for all ages 🙂
It looks so delicious !! Unfortunately I’m allergic to half of the ingredients you used, including almond milk and chia seeds. Eating clean is a real challenge for me 🙁
that looks amazing! I can’t wait to try this recipe out… I can’t promise that I’ll share this with the others in my family… I may hide and eat it ALL mwahaha
These look delicious. I’ve always wanted to try making overnight pudding or overnight oats so I may have to try out this recipe.
I’ve never had chia pudding before but this looks delicious! I can’t wait to do some grocery shopping now and try this one out!
This looks so good! The perfect way to start your day!
I love everything organic and this is healthy! Yes to health! Yes to yum!
I do really love this chia pudding. I’ve tried to make this and its so refreshing. Perfect for my kind of breakfast.
This looks like a great recipe and a very easy one too. I didn’t know you could actually make pudding with Chia seeds. Thanks for sharing.
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This sounds like an amazing breakfast to kick start the day. I’m curious to know how does Chia seeds taste like?
Chia pudding looks so delicious and indeed so healthy. I love the presentation, would love to try this.
I have never seen a chia pudidng looks so pretty before, I have to make it.
Your food pics are sooo aesthetically pleasing! Idk how it tastes but I absolutely lovveee your pics.
I realised Chia seeds are quite similar to basil seeds. Are there any visible difference between the two when they are soaked in water and left overnight?