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Gut-Friendly Chia Pudding (Meal Prep Friendly)

This gut-friendly chia pudding is a delicious and nutritious choice. It's a perfect breakfast or a snack and it's also meal prep friendly!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Inactive Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Baby Led Weaning Breakfast, Baby Led Weaning Snack, Meal Prep, Meal Prep Breakfast, Meal Prep Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ Cup Chia Seeds
  • 1 Cup Milk of Choice
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • Berries of Choice To Garnish
  • 1 Tablespoon Pistachios To Garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium air tight container, add in the chia seeds, followed by your milk of choice, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly for about 30-60 seconds using a whisk. The chia seeds should slowly start to suspend and become more gelatinous.
  • Cover or seal your container and place in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.  Give your pudding a stir when you are ready to eat it! Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
  • Hint: Add your favorite fresh fruits, and nuts to make this breakfast or snack a little more filling. It's absolutely delicious!

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Notes

*I used Almond Milk and Maple Syrup to calculate the Nutrition Facts for this recipe. 

Substitutions

    • Vegan- Make sure to use the maple syrup option as well as a plant based milk to make this recipe vegan.
    • Dairy-Free - Choose coconut, almond, or oat milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
This recipe is already vegetarian and gluten-free!

Variations

    • Baby Led Weaning Friendly: Make sure to use maple syrup if serving to babies under 1.
This recipe is already toddler and kid-friendly.
If you like this chia pudding recipe you will love my fall version of this recipe Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding (Meal Prep Friendly).

Equipment

All you need for this  chia seed pudding is a whisk and an air-tight container.
If you're in the market for a nice glass air tight container, check this one out! It's my favorite!
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Storage

This recipe is absolutely great for meal prep. You can store it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Top tip

Once you add all the ingredients together in the medium container, make sure to start whisking immediately before the chia seeds begin to clump together. This will make it easier to disperse the chia seeds and allow the pudding to form.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 168mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Gut-Friendly Chia Pudding, Gut-Friendly Recipe, Meal Prep Breakfast, Meal Prep Snack, pumpkin chia pudding
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