Chia Seed Puddings

After suffering with digestive problems for years I’ve found the key was really in my daily fiber consumption, and not just a high fiber breakfast, or all my fiber in one shot. I learned through my functional gut coach that fiber needs to be consumed throughout the day evenly to work. Just like hydration, we can’t just go without water all day and then drink 3 glasses of water at dinner when we finally think about it. IF we do that we get crazy bloated (same with one high fiber meal to meet your fiber for the day.) So chia became my new best friend. I use it in the AM in my overnight oats and in the PM in my desserts or mid-afternoon snacks along with berries on top to get my fiber all throughout the day. I hope you enJOY! Keep in mind the Tiramisu does have caffeine in it, so ideally do not eat at night!

Tiramisu Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup High Protein Almond/Coconut Milk (Silk Brand has 8g of protein)

  • ¾ cup Lactose Free Plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup

  • ¼ cup espresso (can use strong black coffee but flavor will be more mild)

  • ⅓ cup chia seeds

  • 4 teaspoon cocoa powder

  • 2 tablespoon of chocolate collagen powder

  • Pinch of salt

    TOPPING:

  • 4 Gluten Free Oreos! (Can sub with Graham Crackers but not as decadent!)

  • ¾ cup plain greek yogurt

  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup

  • Additional cocoa powder for dusting

  • Chocolate Chips for topping!

Directions:

PREP TIME: 5 Minutes

MAKES: 4 Servings

Blend milk, greek yogurt, maple syrup, espresso, chia seeds, cocoa powder, collagen powder and salt until smooth.

Once the chia pudding is smooth, divide it among 4 small jars. And top with about 1 Oreo each. Set aside.

Make the topping by mixing together greek yogurt, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Once combined, add about ¼ cup of yogurt to the top of each pudding. Sprinkle with a light dusting of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Place in the fridge overnight - will keep for 4 -5 days.

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup cacao powder (I like Navitas brand)

  • 4 Tablespoons Chocolate Collagen Powder (I like Vital Farms brand)

  • 5 Tbsp maple syrup

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional but necessary IMO)

  • 1 pinch sea salt

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups oat milk (I like Califia brand)

  • 1/2 cup chia seeds

    TOPPING:

  • Coconut Whipped Cream (Best is at Trader Joe’s IMO)

  • Raspberries (for added fiber and a great contrast in flavor to the chococlate)

  • Cacao Nibs - for added superfood bennies and crunch!

Directions:

PREP TIME: 5 Minutes

MAKES: 4 Servings

Add cacao powder maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla to a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine. Then add a little oatmilk at a time and whisk until a paste forms. Then add remaining oa milk and whisk until smooth.

Add chia seeds and whisk once more to combine. Then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, then take out of fridge and re-stir the pudding and put back into the fridge for a few hours or ideally overnight. When ready to enjoy dish out into small jars or cups and place fresh toppings on. Pudding lasts 4-5 days but best the first 1-2 days IMO. Also do not store individually with the toppings on them, the fruit will start to ferment and the whipped topping with wither away. EnJOY!

Tiramisu Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

  • ▢ ½ cup tart cherry juice

  • ▢ 1 tsp magnesium powder

  • ▢ 3-4 ounces soda water or prebiotic soda like Poppi!

Directions:

PREP TIME: 2 Minutes

MAKES: 1 Mock-tail

Place all ingredients into a tall glass and use a handheld milk brother or electronic whisk to combine all ingredients. You may have to continue to mix/whisk as you drink to not have the chalky stuff at the bottom. You can sprite this up with a spring or rosemary or other herbs on top!