CHIA PUDDING » 6 Flavours for Easy, Healthy Breakfast Snacks | Spring/Summer Meal Prep

For a lower carb alternative to Overnight Oats, and for a super easy way to meal prep healthy & tasty snacks, breakfasts or desserts in minutes, try Chia Pudding! They’re packed full of nutrients & keep me feeling full for hours - perfect as breakfast or a ready-to-eat snack that I can grab & go any time of the day. Here are 6 fun & tasty flavour recipes to try! -------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - What is chia pudding? 1:23 - Best containers for chia pudding 1:39 - Base recipe 3:45 - #1 - Mango Coconut 5:07 - #2 - Orange Creamsicle 6:04 - #3 - Very Berry 6:39 - #4 - Apple Pie 7:34 - #5 - Pumpkin Spice 8:16 - #6 - Chocolate Banana 8:51 - Outro -------------------- PRODUCT LINKS: Wide mouth mason jars (8-oz): Chia seeds: Citrus juicer: Mixing bowls: Grater: Cutting board: Measuring spoons: Measuring cups: Blender: Saucepan: CAMERA GEAR: Camera: Lens #1: Lens #2: -------------------- NOTE: All recipes make 1 serving. Refrigerate for 2 hours before eating. Freeze for 3-4 weeks, or keep in fridge for up to 5 days. DIRECTIONS (for all recipes): ► Mix ingredients in a jar ► Let sit & settle for 5 mins, then stir again to remove any clumps ► Cover with lid & refrigerate for at least 2 hours -------------------- BASE PUDDING 1 serving (110 calories): ► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g) ► Milk (1/2 cup, 125ml) ► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, ) 4 servings: ► Chia seeds (1/2 cup, 60g) ► Milk (2 cups, 500ml) ► Maple syrup (2 tbsp, 30ml) When it’s ready, you can eat the base pudding on its own, or top with fruits, berries, nuts, etc. -------------------- #1 - MANGO COCONUT (387 calories w/ toppings) Ingredients: ► Canned light coconut milk (1/2 cup, 125ml) ► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g) ► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, ) ► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g) ► Ripe mango Toppings: ► Coconut flakes Directions: ► Mix ingredients & refrigerate ► When it’s ready, peel mango cut into small chunks ► Place mango chunks into a blender and blend into puree. Save a few chunks to use as toppings ► In an empty jar, add alternating layers of chia pudding and puree ► Top with mango chunks & coconut flakes -------------------- #2 - ORANGE CREAMSICLE (204 calories w/ toppings) Ingredients: ► 3 mandarins, or 3 tbsp (45ml) of orange juice ► Canned light coconut milk (1/4 cup, 62ml) ► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g) ► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, ) ► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 2g) Toppings: ► Coconut flakes ► Sliced mandarins ► Greek yogurt Directions: ► Squeeze 3 tbsp of juice ► Mix ingredients & refrigerate ► When it’s ready, top with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, mandarin slices & coconut flakes ► Grate orange zest on top -------------------- #3 - VERY BERRY (151 calories w/ toppings) Ingredients: ► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g) ► Milk (1/2 cup, 125ml) ► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, ) ► Frozen berries (1/2 cup, 70g) Toppings: ► Berries ► Granola ► Hemp hearts Directions: ► Blend milk, maple syrup,& frozen berries until smooth ► Combine blended mixture w/ chia seeds in a jar, stir & refrigerate ► Add toppings -------------------- #4 - APPLE PIE (345 calories w/ toppings) Ingredients (pudding): ► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g) ► Almond milk (1/2 cup, 125ml) ► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, ) ► Apple sauce (1 tbsp, 15g) ► Cinnamon (1/4 tsp, ) Ingredients (apple chunks): ► Red apple (1 apple makes 2 servings) ► Coconut oil (2 tsp, 10g) ► Maple syrup (1 tbsp, 15ml) ► Cinnamon (1 tsp, ) Toppings: ► Cinnamon (pinch) ► Cinnamon stick (optional) Directions: ► Mix ingredients (for pudding) & refrigerate ► When it’s ready, chop apple into small cubes ► Cook apple chunks, coconut oil, maple syrup, & cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat for 4-5 mins until caramelized ► Add apple chunks on top of chia pudding & top with cinnamon -------------------- #5 - PUMPKIN SPICE (143 calories w/ toppings) Ingredients: ► Chia seeds (2 tbsp) ► Milk (1/2 cup) ► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp) ► Pure pumpkin puree (2 tbsp, 31ml) ► Pumpkin pie spice (1 tsp, ) ► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g) Toppings: ► Greek yogurt ► Cinnamon (pinch) ► Cinnamon stick (optional) Directions: ► Mix ingredients & refrigerate ► Add toppings -------------------- #6 - CHOCOLATE BANANA (344 calories w/ toppings) Ingredients: ► Chia seeds (2 tbsp) ► Almond milk (1/2 cup) ► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp) ► Cocoa powder (1 tbsp, 15g) ► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g) ► Chocolate chips (1 tbsp, 15g) Toppings: ► Banana slices ► Chocolate chips ► Crushed almonds Directions: ► Mix ingredients & refrigerate ► Add toppings -------------------- NOTE: This contains affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a small commission if you purchase through one of the product links.