Description
A delightful and nutritious protein-packed breakfast made with chia seeds, perfect for kickstarting your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or other sweetener
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: dash of sea salt (⅛ teaspoon or less)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid (16 oz or larger).
- Shake vigorously for about 1 minute to evenly mix and suspend the chia seeds.
- Place the jar in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Shake the jar every 20 minutes during the first hour to prevent clumping.
- Before serving, stir well and top with fresh fruit, granola, or chocolate pieces if desired.
Notes
Make a larger batch to have quick breakfasts ready for several days. The pudding can stay fresh in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg