Here is how to make the easiest, healthiest breakfast recipe ever - chia pudding! With virtually no cook time and just a few ingredients, you can have your breakfast ready to eat on any given morning in an array of flavors!
Healthy Chia Pudding - 3 Ways is one of the ways to avoid your breakfast from being boring. You can now various flavors for both breakfast and dessert like Peanut Butter Chocolate, Blueberry Coconut, and Apple Pie! Creamy chia pudding is layered with granola and a blueberry or caramelized apple topping! A sure family favorite.
It's Vegan Week to kick off 2022 and I'm so excited for the recipes that I'll be sharing with you guys all week! This recipe is an ultra-healthy breakfast, even though it tastes like dessert for breakfast! This recipe of 3-flavored chia puddinghas everything you could want from something sweet in the morning – sweetness, crunch, and spice. However, it is made healthy by layering with homemade chia pudding, which is also vegan!
I personally love chia pudding and overnight oats because they offer something for everyone. Oats and seeds are ultra nutritious, so you are getting a healthy breakfast made from whole ingredients.
Chia seeds make for an amazing vegan pudding or overnight oats. They soften in whichever liquid you add and then become thick and even creamier. Sweeten with agave nectar and chia pudding is delicious on its own!
Chia Seed Health Benefits
Perhaps the best health benefit of chia seeds is how rich they are in omega-3 fatty acids. These are the healthy fats that our bodies need but do not produce on their own. Omega-3s help to reduce inflammation and may fight free radicals, reducing the risk of chronic disease.
In addition, chia seeds can be added to almost anything. Sprinkle them on your sandwich, add some to your morning smoothie, or scoop a tablespoon into your cereal. No matter how you eat them, chia seeds are extremely beneficial to your diet!
Ingredients in PB Chocolate Chia Pudding
FOR CHIA PUDDING:
½ cup chia seeds
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 ½ cups Full-fat coconut cream or milk (the canned version)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup vegan chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons organic peanut butter
TOPPINGS:
Granola
Chopped vegan chocolate
Peanut butter, for drizzle
Ingredients in Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding
FOR CHIA PUDDING:
½ cup chia seeds
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 ½ cups Full-fat coconut cream or milk (the canned version)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPINGS:
Granola
Blueberry compote
Coconut flakes
Ingredients in Apple Pie Chia Pudding
FOR CHIA PUDDING:
½ cup chia seeds
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 ½ cups Full-fat coconut cream or milk (the canned version)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPINGS:
Granola
Caramelized apples
Pure maple syrup, for drizzle
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Here is how to make the easiest, healthiest breakfast recipe ever - chia pudding! With virtually no cook time and just a few ingredients, you can have your breakfast ready to eat on any given morning in an array of flavors.
1 ½cupsFull-fat coconut cream or milk (The canned version)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
½cupvegan chocolate, melted
2Tbspsorganic peanut butter(Vegan-friendly!)
TOPPING #1:
Granola
Chopped vegan chocolate
Peanut butter, for drizzle
BLUEBERRY COCONUT:
½cupchia seeds
2TbspsAgave syrup
1 ½cupsFull-fat coconut cream or milk (The canned version)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
TOPPING #2:
Blueberry compote(See Notes!)
Granola
Coconut flakes
APPLE PIE:
½cupchia seeds
2Tbspspure maple syrup
1 ½cupsFull-fat coconut cream or milk (The canned version)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
TOPPING #3:
Caramelized apples (See Notes!)
Granola
Pure maple syrup, drizzle
Instructions
TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING:
Add all ingredients to a medium-size bowl, stirring together until well combined.
Let mixture sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or until it begins to thicken and becomes creamy. Stir slightly.
To serve, add granola to the bottom of a cup or jar followed by: ¼ cup of chia pudding and top with chopped chocolate and a drizzle of peanut butter. This should serve 2.
TO MAKE BLUEBERRY COCONUT CHIA PUDDING:
Add all ingredients to a medium-size bowl, stirring together until well combined.
Let mixture sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or until it begins to thicken and becomes creamy. Stir slightly.
To serve, add granola to the bottom of a cup or jar followed by: ¼ cup of chia pudding and top with blueberry compote and coconut flakes. This should serve 2.
TO MAKE APPLE PIE CHIA PUDDING:
Add all ingredients to a medium-size bowl, stirring together until well combined.
Let mixture sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or until it begins to thicken and becomes creamy. Stir slightly.
To serve, add granola to the bottom of a cup or jar followed by: ¼ cup of chia pudding and top with caramelized apples and a drizzle of maple syrup. This should serve 2.
Bon Appetit!
Tips & Tricks
STORAGE: Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Perfect for meal prep for the week!
SWEETENER: Instead of Agave, you can simply use maple syrup throughout entire recipe.
OVERNIGHT OPTION: Follow steps and then tightly cover individual bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours). Remove from the fridge when ready to use and assemble.
BLUEBERRY COMPOTE: To make your own blueberry compote, see this recipe.
CARAMELIZED APPLES: To make your own caramelized apples, see this recipe.
GRANOLA: If you're looking for a great store-bought granola, I love using Purely Elizabeth's line of granolas.
NUTRITION: Facts are for Peanut Butter version, no toppings.
Hi Annette! Unfortunately, the automatic nutrition facts on my site may vary and is general (based on an app), therefore, I always recommend using a google nutrition calculator for the most accurate. 🙂
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Is the nutrition facts on this correct? Nearly 1200 calories for one serving?
Hi Annette! Unfortunately, the automatic nutrition facts on my site may vary and is general (based on an app), therefore, I always recommend using a google nutrition calculator for the most accurate. 🙂