Chia Pudding & Vanilla Bliss Smoothie Layered Breakfast Pot

Chia pudding is ridiculously easy to make and an ideal choice for those busy mornings where you just want to grab something nutritious and go. Here's how I make it followed by my layered breakfast pot using both a simple smoothie and chia pudding in one super tasty meal!

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What Is Chia Pudding Made Of?

Chia pudding is a simple blend of chia seeds, milk (any kind) and a sweetener of choice (optional). The pudding make a high-fibre, creamy treat simply by pre-soaking the tiny chia seeds in a liquid—usually a plant-based milk—until they form a gel-like, pudding consistency. The tiny but mighty seeds quickly absorb the liquid and swell to form a gel-like, silky texture that’s perfect for using at breakfast, as a healthy, high fibre snack and dessert. You can even blend the basic chia pudding into a super creamy texture if you are not a fan of the jelly-like seeds in puddings.

Chia pudding is so versatile, and can be made with nearly any type of milk including vegan and homemade types such as cashew, almond, or coconut. You can even make it with plain water. However, since the chia pudding itself is quite bland, I personally find it is far nicer with a creamy, plant-based milk.

How To Make A Layered Chia Pot

RECIPE: Chia Pudding & Vanilla Bliss Smoothie Layered Breakfast Pot

As a Recipe Creator, I absolutely love playing with my food and mixing smoothies with chia pudding is one of my favourite things to experiment with for breakfast. It's honestly so easy to make and provides a super filling, high fibre meal to fuel my day. Here's how I make them, and now you can try it too!

Basic Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons chia seeds, white or black

• 250ml plant-based or dairy milk

• 1/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp Dutch cinnamon, ground

• 1-2 tsp raw honey or maple syrup (optional)

Method

Add all the ingredients (except the berries) into a 300ml mason jar. Whisk well to ensure the chia seeds do not clump (can be impossible to separate otherwise). Add the lid and store in fridge overnight (or for 2 hours) to set. In the morning, remove from the fridge. Blend the berries and stir into the chia pudding for a berry flavour.

Vanilla Bliss Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

• 250ml milk (I use coconut milk)

• 1/2 banana, frozen

• 1-2 scoop of Vanilla protein powder

• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

• 1 tsp maple syrup or 2 drops stevia

Method

Blend all of the smoothie ingredients in a high-powered blender and enjoy as is for a healthy, clean eating breakfast, or continue on (see below) with layered pot recipe.

Putting It All Together

After you have made both of the recipes above, simply add a little of the chia seed pudding to bottom of a small dessert glass or 300ml mason jar. Next, spoon in a few scoops the vanilla smoothie. Then continue with a spoonful or two of each recipe to to fill the entire jar. You can serve this breakfast pot with a little crunchy topping like homemade granola, and even add fresh berries and fruit.

Nutritionist's Note

CAUTION: If you have never tried chia seeds or the pudding before, I recommend that you start small and ease into the recipe. For some, chia seeds can cause bloating if consumed in large amounts. Always keep super hydrated when consuming high-fibre foods like this recipe. Another word of caution, chia seeds need to be pre-soaked in order to consume; always pre-soak the seeds, never eat them dry (can be a choaking hazard in larger quantities).

Emma Lisa, Nutritionist & Women's Practitioner

Emma Lisa is a Nutritionist & Women's Health Practitioner with over 14+ years experience in clean eating nutrition, meal planning and health coaching. She is a published cookbook author, passionate food recipe creator and lifestyle blogger, and an advocate for women's health and anti-diet culture. When she's not in clinic, Emma is mum to five kids, cooking in her test kitchen and a wellness digital creator. She lives in Sydney, Australia.

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