Overnight Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding
Whether you are on the go in the mornings or simply looking for easy snacks at home, this is a great option to make ahead of time for a quick treat all week!
A blank canvas. When I first discovered chia seeds, I went on a bit of a crazy experimentation phase with ingredients. Similar to a tapioca, this is such a neutral base that it really absorbs whatever seasonings or garnishes you choose to add. For that reason, it’s the great answer for any sweet or savory palate, and a fun idea for hosting brunch guests with a smorgasbord of various topping choices! For the base here, I stuck with a pretty basic sugar and cinnamon, because I wanted to add fruit and nuts throughout the week. But this is also fabulous with shaved coconut, lemon zest, a bit of peanut butter stirred in, cocoa powder, or even a dash of your coffee! The sky is the limit-go wild you brave soul!
Small but mighty! You may think twice about reaching for your go-to oatmeal after discover this little powerhouse. Oatmeal for breakfast will give you a more ‘full’ feeling, no doubt about that. It puffs up and is a great way to fill your body with a dense meal to start your day, so ideal for those that opt for morning workouts or a more substantial overnight option. When I was comparing chia seeds to oatmeal at large, both bring calories and carbs to the table (all good things in life do 🙂 ) but chia seeds seem to trump oatmeal in most categories of nutritional value. So if you eat this as part of a larger meal to feel full, or add some toppings to complete your dish, your body will thank you! If you are an oatmeal loyalist, try merging the two and add a dash of these little seeds to your next batch of overnight oats for the best of both worlds!
Looking for other ways to meal prep your morning meal for the week ahead? Check out these:
Broccoli Ham and Cheddar Crustless Quiche
Crustless Bruschetta Quiche with Kale and Mushrooms
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Overnight Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding
Equipment
- Container with lid
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Chai Seeds
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1/4 tsp Cinnaman
- 1/2 tsp Sugar/Sugar substitute
- Blueberries/raspberries (optional for garnish)
- Chopped nuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In container, add chia seeds and pour almond milk over. Allow a few minutes to set. Stir and place lid on the container. Store in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.
- Remove from refrigerator and stir. Add sugar/substitute and cinnamon, mixing well.
- Spoon into each dish and serve with berries and/or nuts to top. Enjoy! *A very versatile base, this could be host to a variety of seasonings or garnish-try with brown sugar, shredded coconut, lemon zest, a small bit of peanut butter or cocoa powder, or even a splash of coffee!
