6 Flavours for Easy, Healthy Breakfast Snacks

For a lower carb alternative to Overnight Oats, and for a super easy way to meal prep healthy & tasty snacks, breakfasts or desserts in minutes, try Chia Pudding! They’re packed full of nutrients and keep me feeling full for hours – perfect as breakfast or a ready-to-eat snack that I can grab and go any time of the day. Here are 6 fun and tasty flavour recipes to try!

BASE PUDDING

1 serving (110 calories):

► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)

4 servings:

► Chia seeds (1/2 cup, 60g)
► Milk (2 cups, 500ml)
► Maple syrup (2 tbsp, 30ml)

When it’s ready, you can eat the base pudding on its own, or top with fruits, berries, nuts, seeds, etc.

#1 – MANGO COCONUT (387 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:

► Canned light coconut milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g)
► Ripe mango

Toppings:

► Coconut flakes

Directions:

► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► When it’s ready, peel mango cut into small chunks
► Place mango chunks into a blender and blend into puree. Save a few chunks to use as toppings
► In an empty jar, add alternating layers of chia pudding and puree
► Top with mango chunks & coconut flakes

#2 – ORANGE CREAMSICLE (204 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:

► 3 mandarins, or 3 tbsp (45ml) of orange juice
► Canned light coconut milk (1/4 cup, 62ml)
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 2g)

 

Toppings:

► Coconut flakes
► Sliced mandarins
► Greek yogurt

Directions:

► Squeeze 3 tbsp of juice
► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► When it’s ready, top with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, mandarin slices, & coconut flakes
► Grate orange zest on top

#3 – VERY BERRY (151 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:

► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Frozen berries (1/2 cup, 70g)

Toppings:

► Berries
► Granola
► Hemp hearts

Directions:

► Blend milk, maple syrup, and frozen berries until smooth
► Combine blended mixture with chia seeds in a jar, stir & refrigerate
► Add toppings

#4 – APPLE PIE (345 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients (pudding):

► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Almond milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Apple sauce (1 tbsp, 15g)
► Cinnamon (1/4 tsp, 2.5g)

Ingredients (apple chunks):

► Red apple (1 apple makes 2 servings)
► Coconut oil (2 tsp, 10g)
► Maple syrup (1 tbsp, 15ml)
► Cinnamon (1 tsp, 2.5g)

Toppings:

► Cinnamon (pinch)
► Cinnamon stick (optional)

Directions:

► Mix ingredients (for pudding) & refrigerate
► When it’s ready, chop apple into small cubes
► Cook apple chunks, coconut oil, maple syrup, & cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat for 4-5 mins until caramelized
► Add apple chunks on top of chia pudding & top with cinnamon

#5 – PUMPKIN SPICE (143 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:

► Chia seeds (2 tbsp)
► Milk (1/2 cup)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp)
► Pure pumpkin puree (2 tbsp, 31ml)
► Pumpkin pie spice (1 tsp, 1.5g)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g)

Toppings:

► Greek yogurt
► Cinnamon (pinch)
► Cinnamon stick (optional)

Directions:

► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► Add toppings

#6 – CHOCOLATE BANANA (344 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:

► Chia seeds (2 tbsp)
► Almond milk (1/2 cup)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp)
► Cocoa powder (1 tbsp, 15g)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g)
► Chocolate chips (1 tbsp, 15g)

Toppings:

► Banana slices
► Chocolate chips
► Crushed almonds

Directions:

► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► Add toppings