This Blueberry Chia Pudding is a quick breakfast recipe that’s ready in just over 10 minutes. We made it with soy yogurt, chia seeds, walnuts, blueberries, dates and a splash of almond milk. It is vegan And nutritiousperfect for any diet!
We created this recipe to empower yours Omega 3 fats And proteins Recording. Protein-rich foods in the morning can help you lose weight by curbing hunger and promoting muscle growth[1].
Omega-3 fats offer longer-term benefits, like reducing the risk of developing heart disease [2].
So we took some chia seeds and walnuts, both rich sources of omega-3 and protein, and put them in our blueberry pudding.
Incidentally, you can also use flaxseed with or as an alternative to chia seeds, as they are another excellent source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
To make the pudding vegan, we used non dairy milk and yogurt. We chose almond milk and soy yoghurt, but you are free to choose whichever you prefer.
We finally made this recipe without maple syrup, Honey, or added sugar. Instead, we added some dates to the blender and got all the natural sweetness we needed.
We love dates and use them pretty much everywhere. We even made pure caramel using only dates! It’s one of our coolest and most successful experiments.
By the way, imagine adding a spoonful of that delicious caramel to that blueberry pudding… Yum!
Altogether, one serving will give you this morning pudding 24% RDI for proteins, 35% RDI for fibers, 7% RDI for carbohydrates, and only 270 calories. You get too 3900 mg ALA Omega-3which is over 200% of your RDI.
Your body will love it and we think your tummy will too!
And if you want to discover more pudding ideas to try next, check out this Chia Pudding With Chai Milk Tea, This Blue Pea Pudding, or This Protein Pudding With Tofu And Granola!
frequently asked Questions
Is this chia pudding good for weight loss?
There are many ways to promote weight loss or weight management. A surefire way to do this is to eat healthy foods with anti-hunger properties.
Using high-fiber ingredients is our favorite way of designing weight loss recipes. We believe in this approach and in fact we created our first meal plan book based on this simple but effective scientific principle.
Another way to curb appetite and prevent overeating or snacking during the day is to eat protein-rich foods before your main meal, such as: B. for breakfast.
Well, this chia pudding is high in both protein and fiber! Plus, it’s sugar-free and only uses healthy ingredients. Therefore, this breakfast item is an absolute addition to your morning menu and an excellent way to lose weight.
Is this chia pudding keto?
Although we didn’t use any added sugar in our blueberry pudding recipe, we added some dates for extra flavor and natural sweetness. Dates aren’t technically allowed on the low-carb keto diet.
But since we only use one date per serving, feel free to omit the dates in this recipe and make this chia pudding 100% ketogenic.
Over the years we’ve developed a few keto recipes that are also optimally healthy. Check them out here.
Can I have this chia pudding if I have diabetes?
Yes, because we have not added any sugar to our recipe. Instead, we only used dates, which have a medium to low GI and GL.
Each serving (bowl/jar) of this pudding uses only one date. This fact, coupled with the low GI value of dates, means people with diabetes can enjoy this without any issues.
Is chia pudding filling?
Chia pudding is quite filling because chia seeds contain both protein and fiber. Protein and fiber reduce feelings of hunger, a consequence often associated with feeling “full” after a meal.
They do this in different ways. Fiber does this by slowing down the digestion of food. Proteins instead induce the release of hunger-suppressing hormones [3].
But the beauty of high-fiber, high-protein meals is that they don’t require overeating to satisfy our appetites.
Therefore, we can feel full and full by eating less food when that food is high in fiber or protein.