Easy Vegan Pumpkin Chia Pudding
The easiest breakfast because who has time for elaborate meals on a weekday morning? I’ve prepared this two ways: one time the night before and I let it soak overnight and the second time, in the am where I waited 20 minutes. I’d definitely say I like the texture more as an overnight recipe so if you can prep it then. This recipe is easy and so forgiving, so just use what you have on hand.
This pumpkin chia pudding has fibre, protein and healthy unsaturated fats to keep you full for hours.
I used canned pumpkin, but you can definitely roast your own pumpkin and get the puree that way. Pumpkin are the most affordable squash out there!
This recipe is gut and hormone loving thanks to insoluble and soluble fibre. We need insoluble fibre for roughage and soluble fibre as a gel to make bowel movements easier to pass.
If you want to take it to the next level and don’t like the texture of chia pudding then blend it! It actually makes it easier to get the nutrients out of the chia seeds. I’ve done it that way too and my son loved it.
As someone who choose to eat dairy free, I included fortified soy milk and almond butter for calcium. My clients in menopause want to aim for 1200 mg calcium ideally mostly from food, not supplementation.
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup chia seeds
1.25 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/3 cup oats
1/3 cup pumkin puree
spices: 1 tsp true or ceylon cinnamon (not cassia), 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg or Blume pumpkin spice blend (code jordan) to taste
splash of maple syrup for a little sweetness
1 small scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder, optional for more protein (code jordan for US residents)
optional: 1-2 tbsp of almond butter for extra creaminess, taste and calcium
top with unsweetened coconut yogurt and hemp seeds if skipping the almond butter for creaminess
Recipe:
If not blending, mix everything into a medium sized bowl or glass tupperware container. Store overnight for breakfast or have a smaller portion as a snack. In a rush? Let sit at least 20 minutes for the chia seeds to gel up. Note, the oats won’t be as soft compared to overnight
If blending, add everything to a blender and blend only until it’s slightly blended and well mixed. Don’t over blend it
I prefer a thicker texture, but feel free to add more milk if you think it looks dry
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