Chia breakfast pudding is an amazing, simple way to prepare breakfasts on those hectic mornings.   It’s almost like having dessert for breakfast, but it’s healthy.  Here’s my confession.  I have a huge sweet tooth, and sometimes, I really want something sweet for breakfast.  Fortunately for me, Chia Breakfast Pudding has come to my rescue, and it helps me to get a serving of fruit under my belt first thing in the morning.  If I have some Chia Breakfast pudding in my refrigerator, I won’t be tempted to stop at a convenience store for a sweet treat.  This makes it good for my figure and my wallet.    Those one to two dollar stops at convenience stores can add up over time. (Two dollars a day, on weekdays only, costs about $522 over the course of a year.  I can think of something else that I’d rather do with that money.)

If you’ve been visiting Patty Cake’s Pantry for a while, you will know that I have a love affair with things I can make in mason jars, so I used one of my wide mouth mason jars to prepare my Chia Breakfast Pudding. (Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of this step.)   Using a mason jar works well, because I only dirty one container, and I can shake the pudding instead of stirring.  Who wants to stir when you can sing “Shake your Pudding” to the tune of “Shake your Booty?”   (OK, I admit I may be weird, but I like to have fun in the kitchen, and I believe that as adults, we don’t play enough.  This is my way of encouraging you to play.  This habit of singing while shaking things is also the reason I’m not allowed to buy, or make, shake and bake.   Also, when we have company, I’m strictly forbidden to make anything that might require shaking–this includes homemade salad dressings.  Apparently, my dancing and singing while cooking embarrasses my children.  I would have included a video of the shaking and singing process for your edification if they weren’t so opposed.)

What will you need to make this recipe?

From the Pantry:

• chia seeds
• vanilla extract

From the Refrigerator:

• coconut almond milk
• maple syrup

This pudding is very simple to prepare, and I love that I can create variations of the recipe.   There is one thing that I need to tell you.  If you don’t like the texture of tapioca, you probably won’t like this pudding because the seeds definitely provide a similar texture.   I have been told that you can use chia seed powder instead which will give you a smoother texture.  Unfortunately, since I haven’t tried it, I can’t tell you the proper ratio for success.  I, however, love tapioca pudding, and I love the texture that the whole seeds provide in this pudding.  (I will admit, though, that I’m not a fan of them sticking to my teeth, but I solve this problem by drinking something, like water, after I eat the pudding.  I had to specify that I wasn’t advocating consumption of alcohol after breakfast because this is exactly how rumors get started.)  I also feel like the seeds make the pudding feel more substantial and filling.

I store my chia breakfast pudding in the mason jar and spoon out servings as we need them  I either layer the pudding with fruit, parfait style, or I simply top it with fruit or nuts or both.    It’s a simple and satisfying breakfast that helps tame my sweet tooth.  Since I can make it ahead of time, it’s the perfect breakfast building block for those busy weekdays.   My favorite toppings/layering items for this chia breakfast pudding at the moment are either cut strawberries, or sliced bananas with chopped walnuts, but the combinations are only limited by your imagination. 

Give our recipe for Chia Breakfast Pudding a try, and let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.

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Nutrition Information is based on a 1/2 cup serving of the recipe prepared as written.

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