Pumpkin Chia Pudding Recipe

Nov 2

I thought I added this creamy Fall breakfast to the blog years ago, but I was wrong. It takes 2 MINUTES to throw together and a few more minutes for it to thicken up.

This is one of the main recipes I suggest for clients who are on an anti-fungal protocol based on their GI-MAP stool test results. If they have candida or parasites, the focus is on protein, healthy fats and non starchy vegetables. I don’t like cutting out food groups, so we still include certain fruits, fermented foods and some starchy vegetables. This is a nice alternative to oatmeal or toast during a low grain 3 month protocol. This recipe is delicious so even if you’re not a client on a gut healing journey.

It’s high in healthy fats for hormone health and blood sugar balance. Chia seeds are a great plant-based source of omega 3 fats for brain health, mood and inflammation. I love that coconut milk is readily available in a pantry and naturally anti-fungal. Orange foods are high in beta-carotene, which the liver converts to Vitamin A in the body. We get our beta-carotene from pumpkin and the coconut milk and chia seed fats aid in absorption it’s a fat soluble vitamin.

Added cinnamon is warming and helps bring some heat to a room temperature or cold breakfast. Feel free to add ginger, cardamom and pumpkin spice for even more flavour.

I even offer it to my toddler so it’s a family favourite. I love adding granola or some plant-based yogurt on the side.

ingredients

1 can of coconut milk, I use organic full fat without binders
1 can of pumpkin puree, no sweeteners. Feel free to bake your own pumpkin!
1/4 cup of chia seeds. Store in the fridge!
true cinnamon to taste
1-2 tbsp of almond butter optional for added creaminess and a little more protein
optional: splash of maple syrup, coconut yogurt dollop, granola, pumpkin spice, adaptogens, ginger spice

I’ve never tried adding protein powder to this, but I’m tempted. Report back if you do!

Recipe

mix everything in a large bowl, taste as you go and adjust spices
wait 5 minutes for everything to thicken up and enjoy!
store leftovers in the fridge. You can eat it cold the next morning or leave it on the counter to warm up a bit. best enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee.