Blueberry Acai Chia Seed Pudding

Fancy something sweet for breakfast? This acai chia seed pudding is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack! It tastes like dessert but is filled with good-for-you nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants, and fiber.

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia – not just the potted pet you might remember from your childhood but a true ancient health food with magical powers.

Chia Seeds – Myth or Magical Seed?

Though they have taken the health world by storm a few years ago, chia seeds have been around for centuries. Chia seeds were originally cultivated in Mexico. They are an ancient food that was part of the normal diet of the Aztecs and Mayans to boost their energy levels.

In recent years, these tiny powerhouse seeds have become increasingly popular. These days you can find them in nearly every grocery store. Though they have many uses, going from a topping on muesli or porridge bowls to being a vegan egg replacement in many baked goods. Did you know that chia seeds can absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in liquid, which makes them useful in keeping baked goods moist or making chia puddings?

Next to filling you up, chia seeds pack an incredible nutritional punch. They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Next to healthy fat and fiber, chia seeds also house a wide range of health-promoting essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and good-quality protein.

ALSO READ: Growing Chia Seed: How to Grow and Harvest Chia The Organic Way

Servings

4 small jars

Ready In:

10 min

Calories:

133 (per jar)

Good For:

Breakfast, Snack

Introduction

About this Recipe

By: Amy Goodrich

Chia pudding is one of my favorite make-ahead breakfast options. Mornings can be hectic. Usually, I don’t have much more time than to put on the kettle and make a cup of coffee to get me going. Chia puddings have changed my breakfast routine.

It takes just minutes to stir together a big batch the evening before, and you can change up the toppings every day to keep things interesting. You can store them for a few days in the fridge or even freeze them for a few weeks.

Ingredients

1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup chia seeds
Acai berry powder to taste
1½ to 2 cups blueberries
Toppings: coconut flakes, mulberries, and goji berries

Meet the powerhouse rock stars of this dish

Nutrition

This blueberry acai chia seed pudding contains a whopping 21% of your daily iron needs, more vitamin D than you need in one day, and a good amount of calcium and potassium. Many of the carbohydrates are in the form of fiber, which is optimal for digestion and gut health.

Dietary fiber 18% 18%
Carbs 9% 9%
Fat 6% 6%
Protein 6.5% 6.5%
Calories 6.7% 6.7%

NOTE:

The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) for protein is 0.36 grams of protein per pound (0.8 grams per kg) of body weight.

This amounts to:

56 grams per day for the average sedentary man
46 grams per day for the average sedentary woman

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Add chia seeds, acai powder, and unsweetened almond milk to a container or jar. Mix well and let sit in the fridge to form the pudding. This will take about one hour. After 10 minutes, stir again as the seeds will sink to the bottom.

FYI: if you like things a little sweeter, add maple syrup or any other sweetener of your choice to the pudding mix

Step 2

Add the fresh blueberries to a blender and process until smooth. Set aside in the fridge.

Step 3

When the chia seed pudding has set, add it to a small jar. Top with blended blueberries and your favorite superfood toppings. These can be extra fresh fruits, dried fruits, or seeds and nuts. I topped mine with coconut flakes, mulberries, and goji berries.

FYI: Nutrient Breakdown

Blueberries are a natural, delicious antioxidant-rich superfood (anthocyanins, quercetin, and myricetin). They’re low in calories and packed with fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and manganese.

Acai powder is made from another antioxidant-rich super berry (anthocyanins and polyphenols) said to improve heart health, increase metabolism and fat burning, boost the immune system, and slow down aging, among other amazing health benefits. Furthermore, acai may also help you recover faster from training and reduce muscle breakdown. Acai berries contain traces of omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids (linoleic acid and oleic acid). You’ll also get B-complex vitamins, copper, iron, and potassium when adding acai powder to your chia pudding mix.

Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse and the stars of this dish. Packed with fiber, protein, healthy omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and b-vitamins, chia seeds are an excellent food to nourish the body and brain.

Unsweetened almond milk is low in calories compared to most other kinds of plant milk such as soy and coconut milk. It is delicious and good for you. Over the past few years, almond milk surpassed soy milk as the most popular plant milk. Almond milk is a good source of protein, fiber, riboflavin, calcium, vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium.

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