chia seed breakfast pudding

Try making this Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding the night before for a ready-to-go breakfast the next morning!

Chia Seed Breakfast Parfaits ~vegan, gluten free~ Loaded with calcium, protein and fiber!

I forgot how much I love chia seed pudding!  Warm oatmeal usually replaces chia seed pudding during the cold winter months and even though the mornings are still freezing, I’m bringing it back! (wishful thinking that warmer weather is on its way!)

The other reason I am incorporating chia seed pudding into my day is for the added nutrition needed now that I’m well into my third trimester.  During the third trimester calcium needs increase due to rapid fetal bone development. If calcium intake is not adequate, the mother’s body will pull calcium from her own body to accommodate for the baby’s needs.  Which is pretty cool, but leaves mom depleted and at risk for osteoporosis later down the road.

One dairy free solution to high calcium needs is chia seed pudding!

 When made with soy milk, this one meal will provide around 35% of my calcium needs!  It also provides 20 grams of protein and 18 grams of fiber, which is a much-needed hefty dose especially during pregnancy!

Not only do chia seeds contain ample amounts of calcium, they are omega 3 fatty acid powerhouses!  Omega 3’s are essential for baby’s brain and eye development, which is at its fastest growth spurt during the last trimester.  Omega 3 fatty acids are also shown to prevent depression during pregnancy as well as postpartum.

Chia Seed Breakfast Parfaits ~vegan, gluten free~ Loaded with calcium, protein and fiber!

chia seed breakfast parfaits
 
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Makes 1 large portion. Nutrition facts calculated with using soy milk. Fruit not included in nutrition facts.
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup milk of your choice (I used soy milk)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ⅛ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk. Let it sit for a few minutes and whisk again to prevent clumping. Repeat 1-2 more times, cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Eat as is or serve with fresh fruit or granola, enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 360 Fat: 14 Carbohydrates: 41 Sugar: 13 Fiber: 18 Protein: 20

 Chia Seed Breakfast Parfaits ~vegan, gluten free~ Loaded with calcium, protein and fiber!

For a sweet treat dessert option try adding cacao nibs and coconut whip cream :)

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chia seed breakfast pudding

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup milk of your choice (I used soy milk)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk. Let it sit for a few minutes and whisk again to prevent clumping. Repeat 1-2 more times, cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Eat as is or serve with fresh fruit or granola, enjoy!
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chia seed breakfast bowl ~vegan, gluten free~

Move over Wheaties…there’s a new breakfast of champions in town!  

The chia seed breakfast bowl is just as easy as to make as pouring a bowl of cereal, more nutritious and tastes even better!

chia seed breakfast bowl ~vegan, gluten free~

It takes 2 minutes to mix all the ingredients together, place in an air-tight container and refrigerate overnight.  Wake up and breakfast is ready!  You can also portion out into smaller containers for a great grab and go breakfast on the run!

This recipe makes 2 servings.  Each serving contains:

4564 mg Omega 3 and 1504 mg Omega 6

10 grams of fiber

12% daily value of calcium (from chia seeds alone)

250-300 calories and 10-15 grams of protein depending on the type of milk you use

I used a combination of soy milk and canned whole coconut milk to create a more custard-like quality…similar to Greek yogurt.  If you don’t like the tapioca consistency of chia seed pudding, blend it in a high-speed blender until creamy (that’s how I made this bowl!).

chia seed breakfast bowl ~vegan, gluten free~

This breakfast bowl will keep you energized all morning long!

chia seed breakfast bowl ~vegan, gluten free~
 
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Ingredients
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 1.5 - 2 cups milk of your choice (soy, almond, coconut, hemp, etc.)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, whisk well to prevent clumping. Or blend all ingredients together using a high-speed blender.
  2. Note: For a thicker pudding, decrease amount of milk used.
  3. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Serve with toppings of your choice! Mangos, bananas, berries, kiwi, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, maple syrup, pineapple, etc.

Check out my previous posts for more recipes and info on the superfood chia seeds!

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chia kombucha fizz

Wahoo…it’s friday!  Watch out, things are going to get a little crazy with this kombucha cocktail…

chia kombucha fizz

Kombucha, or fermented tea has been the drink of choice for health conscious “hippies” for years.  Maybe you’ve seen it recently in your local grocery store selling for upwards of $3.00 per bottle.  Is it worth all the hype?  Maybe, and here’s why…

Kombucha is made when live organisms also known as the SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast) or “The Mother”, feast on sugar and produce a fermented fuzzy tea.  To me, it tastes like a cross between apple cider vinegar and seltzer water.  Doesn’t sound that appetizing, does it?  It can be flavored with fruit juice, in this case, cranberry juice.  Although it is fermented, the alcohol content is very, very minimal.  I have to admit, I wasn’t head over heels in love the first time I drank it.  In fact, it triggered a migraine.  However, over time my body decided it was beneficial and now I can drink it without problems.

I’ve heard many make claims that kombucha does everything from cure cancer to prevent gray hair.  None of these have been proven and not many studies have been done on the benefits of kombucha.  However, it does contain live bacteria or probiotics and probiotics HAVE been proven to strengthen immunity and digestion.  So, long story short…if you like it, drink up!

Many ferment kombucha at home using a kit or by passing on SCOBY babies…I know, this is getting stranger and stranger, but stick with me and give it a chance!  Don’t know anyone to adopt a baby SCOBY from?  Don’t worry, just buy it from the store like I did!

chia kombucha fizz

To make this drink I re-hydrated chia seeds by soaking 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in 4 tablespoons of warm water.  After a gel was formed, I mixed it into kombucha.

chia kombucha fizz

 I’ve talked about the benefits of chia seeds here and encourage everyone to add them into their diet!  Two superfoods in one delicious, bubbly drink, yes please!

Cheers!