Creamy Chia Pudding with Oat Milk and Cinnamon
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My toddler is obsessed with this chia pudding and I make it every week. Both of my kids wake up ha-ngry so having something I can grab out of the fridge that I know will give them lasting energy to get through the morning until breakfast.
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Chia pudding is high in fiber, omegas, healthy fats and plant-based protein, what else could you want?
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Creamy Chia Pudding with
Oat Milk and Cinnamon
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Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill time: 2-3 hours
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Ingredients:
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1/2 cup chia seeds
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2 cup oat milk
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Sweetener to taste (maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar)
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Optional toppings: berries, nuts, granola
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Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine chia seeds, oat milk, cinnamon, and sweetener.
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Stir until well combined.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or overnight, until the chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and the pudding is thick.
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Serve chilled, topped with your favorite toppings.
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Simple Berry Chia Jam
Yields: About 1 cup
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill time: 2-3 hours
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Ingredients:
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2 cups mixed frozen berries
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1/4 cup chia seeds
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, combine the berries, and lemon juice.
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the berries have broken down and the mixture has thickened.
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Remove from heat and stir in the chia seeds.
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Let cool for a few minutes and let thicken for 30 minutes.
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Enjoy layered in chia pudding or on toast.
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