Blueberry Almond Chia Seed Pudding by Delightful E Made
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before, but I am definitely a creature of habit. I often tend to get in a rut where I make the same four breakfasts for myself. I do the same exact thing at the gym, for the same amount of time, every time I go. I’ve wondered why I do these things – I think its because I find comfort in the known. On the down side – its VERY boring!! I quickly get sick of the same workout and the same thing for breakfast, and then get to the point where I choose not to work out, or choose a drive-thru breakfast because I’m tired of what I have at home.
Blueberry Almond Chia Seed Pudding by Delightful E Made
I’m here to tell you that this Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding is the PERFECT breakfast! It’s a make-ahead breakfast, which means it’s ready to go when you are in the morning. It literally takes about 2 minutes to put together the night before you go to bed, and its waiting in the fridge when you’re ready to eat. It’s very healthy as well. Chia seeds are a super food, loaded with Omega-3′s, fiber, antioxidants and many other good-for-you benefits. You’re also getting plenty of protein and calcium from the milk and almonds, which will also help you feel fuller longer.
Blueberry Almond Chia Seed Pudding by Delightful E Made
I personally love the fact that this breakfast tastes fantastic!! It has just a bit of sweetness from the honey and almonds, and the chia seeds combined with the blueberries and almonds give this pudding a great texture and crunch.
Blueberry Almond Chia Seed Pudding by Delightful E Made
If you haven’t jumped on the chia seed bandwagon yet, I would highly recommend doing so. I had to do a bit of looking around, but I eventually found chia seeds in the health food section at the super market.
Blueberry Almond Chia Seed Pudding by Delightful E Made
Here are the super-easy directions for this go-to, delicious breakfast:
- 1 c. almond milk (or any other preferred milk)
- ½ c. fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 tsp. honey (or any other preferred sweetener)
- 8-10 raw almonds, roughly chopped
- Using a 1-pint mason jar, or any other resealable container, add the milk, blueberries, chia seeds and honey. Stir ingredients to incorporate. Place lid on container, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
- Just before eating, chop almonds and add to the pudding.
- Refrigerate any leftovers.
This not only makes a great breakfast, I love it as a mid-day snack. I often make a double batch in a larger mason jar, and have half for breakfast and save the other half for a snack later in the day.
The month of April I’m participating in Eat Clean 2014 Challenge! This recipe is the first of many more clean eating options coming in the month of April. For many more clean eating options, here are what my fellow food bloggers have brilliantly come up with:
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Rosemary Pita Bread with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Clarks Condensed
Roasted Sweet Pepper Dip from Keep it Simple, Sweetie
Clean Cobb Salad from Cooking with Curls
Easy Spinach & Egg White Omelette from Yummy Healthy Easy
Fire Ants on a Log from Project Domestication
Taco Stuffed Avocado with Avocado Salsa from Yours And Mine Are Ours
Paleo Biscuits from My Natural Family
Grilled Zucchini from Bite of Delight
Orange Chicken with Chickpeas Stirfry from My Daylights
Tropical Smoothie Bowl from Je suis alimentageuse
Greek Salad from Tips From a Typical Mom
Stir Fry Tofu and Vegetables in Chile Sauce from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Lazy Summer Salsa Recipe from Everyday Southwest
Enjoy!
33 Responses to Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding and 2014 Clean Eating Challenge
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Hello! Delighted to meet you! My name is Erin, and the "E" in Delightful E Made. I take great joy in cooking, baking, creating and sharing all the greatness that food brings to our lives and how it connects us as friends, family and community. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Looks delicious,love blueberries:):)
This looks great — I’ve never had chia seeds before, but I keep hearing about them everywhere!
Well doesn’t that look great – my kids will love it.
Thanks so much, Gina! Its almost like having a dessert for breakfast. Definitely kid friendly!! Enjoy!
Saw this at Saturday Night Fever and loved the photo! Funny, since its just a thumbnail
The blueberries and almonds are gorgeous together and I bet they taste even better than they look. It would make breakfast so much more fun and special! Pinned!
This looks great! I have a new bag of chia seeds in my pantry and I haven’t been sure about how to use them. Pinned!
This sounds delicious! I’ve made chia pudding with mango and with pineapple and coconut, but never with blueberries, though they’re my absolute favorite food in the world. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks so much Jelli! Had it for breakfast this morning! So yummy – hope you get to enjoy soon! ~Erin
Fabulous! I can’t wait to make this for breakfast! Thanks so much for stopping by WONDERFULLY CREATIVE WEDNESDAYS!!! – Nic
Erin! This looks delicious! I’ve yet to make chia pudding – I have an entire bag in my cupboard that I end up throwing into smoothies but I forget to try it in other recipes. I need to try this since I’m like you and do the same things over and over, I’m bored! This would be a great change-up! Pinned!
CONGRATS! You were featured as a favorite LINK for this week’s Wonderfully Creative Wednesday for your scrumptious Gorgeous Chia Blueberry Almond Pudding!! How delicious! hope you will come by again and share the great news
Warmest, Nic
Thanks so much Nic!!
I am popping over from Wonderfully Creative Wednesday! Your blueberry almond chia pudding looks FABULOUS!! Cannot wait to try it!
Thanks so much, Lilah!
Looks amazing! Beautiful pics btw! Stopping by from the Weekend Re-Treat
I am so glad I came across this! I have been wanting to try a chia pudding and this onesounds just perfect! I may throw in some coconut milk I have laying around
Can’t wait to try it!
Ashley, coconut milk would be fantastic! Let me know how you like it. ~Erin
Strawberries are definitely a delicious alternative to this healthy treat. You are correct in the fact that strawberries will also let out more juice (macerate) any time they are sliced and, even more so when they are combined with sugar (or in this case, honey). This would explain why you had a juicy, more liquid version of the pudding. Making a drinkable version sounds excellent – hope you enjoy again soon! ~Erin