OK when I say quick, you’ll need to prepare it the night before but you can do it whilst you’re making dinner and it’s done. One of the main things that turns me off eating breakfast is the thought of having to prepare it. Usually I’m buzzing around or I’m working so I can’t really be bothered, but when it’s there waiting for me in the fridge, especially a breakfast pudding, well that’s another matter.
I’ve blogged about the benefits of chia seeds before (see here) but just a quick recap, these little beauties are so good for your health. They are packed with protein, fibre, calcium, manganese, phosphorous plus omega-3 fatty acid and amino acid. PLUS, when you’re making a smoothie or a smoothie bowl, they expand so they’ll thicken up your drink and help you stay fuller for longer.
Essentially, they are a little wonder seed.
This breakfast pudding took me around 10 minutes to make (and that’s probably over estimating). I made my chia seed base the night before then added the topping in the morning so that it layered, otherwise it’ll all seep in to one. Also you can substitute a lot of the ingredients for your own personal tastes, I’ve made some suggestions below.
What you’ll need (this makes one)
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 3/4 coconut water or a nut milk whichever you prefer
- 2 tbsp skyr (natural yogurt or greek yogurt again whatever your preference)
- 50g blueberries (raspberries, mixed berries etc also work)
- 2 tbsp granola
How to make your chai breakfast pudding
First of all add your chia seeds to the liquid and give them a little stir. I usually put mine in a mason jar so I can pop a lid on it.
Next add your skyr and blueberries to your blender and blitz. Set this aside.
Leave the chai seeds soak overnight (note you can add a small dash of cacao or protein powder in with them if you want to flavour it a bit) and in the morning add your blueberry yogurt and layer with granola.
It’s really THAT simple.
I’m with you, I can never be bothered to spend more than a couple of minutes on breakfast in the mornings. Preferably less! This looks ideal.
This looks really yummy! I’ve tried making chia pudding myself once and it was alright apart from the lumps of peanut butter that I didn’t mix in properly.. whoops!
Delicious! I like to make chocolate pudding chia seeds. I love how easy they are to use. x
Saw this on your instagram earlier – it looks so so scrummy! H x
I totally love the sound of this, it sounds delicious – I need to make some for myself I think. x
This looks absolutely delicious. Love the mason jar glasses too.
I’ve been meaning to do something like this for ages but I always forget at night to make them x
I really need to start making breakfasts like this. I always have yogurt anyways and I could use the protein boost.
I need to remember to eat healthy in the mornings. Thanks for sharing this post.
I saw your photo of this on Instagram so glad you’ve shared the recipe!
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I have never tried chia pudding before but I am all for puddings that make me feel better and improve my wellbeing.
This does look really tasty and so easy to prepare, I love how it looks in the jar with the layers. I’m a nightmare for not having breakfast, but something like this would be right up my street! x
This does look really tasty. I am like you. The preparation puts me off anything more challenging than cornflakes. I just don’t have the energy for it first thing in the morning.
I make overnight oats daily for work but never done it like this before. Will try with chia seeds next time.
I keep hearing about chia seeds, I need to check them out. Your breakfast pudding looks great and certainly beats my toast!
Great post! This dish looks delicious. It also seems easy and simple to make. Keep up the good work and I wish you all the best.-Chris Thompson
I’ve never used chia seeds before but this looks really good! Thanks for sharing x
I pretty much always stick to the same cereal, might have eggs occasionally but that’s it. I don’t know why because when I go out for breakfast I always like trying new things. This looks lovely and love the jars