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If you’d mentioned chia seeds to me a year ago, I would have laughed at the idea of such a health food. I can vividly remember tasting a drink with them and not being able to get over the texture. However, I now know better and just how wonderful these little guys are, so I’m often trying to find more ways to incorporate them into my diet. They are high in carbohydrates, but also packed with fibre – making them great for a low carb diet.
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My keto breakfasts generallyconsist of eggs, so when I feel like a change I make this simple chia pudding instead. Simply throw the ingredients together the night before, put them in the fridge and you’ll have breakfast waiting for you in themorning.
The basic ingredients are as simple as itgets, chia seeds and coconut milk. I love to eat it just like that, with its creamy texture and coconut flavor. There are endlessoptions for adding flavor and toppings; including spices, nuts and fruits. Some people also like to add asweetener such as stevia, but I find the coconut flavor from the milk is enough for me.
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I find this a great summer breakfast,served cold it’s lovely and refreshing – especially when served with a few cheeky berries. In winter I like to include cinnamon and heat it up in a pan on the stove – where it loses its pudding like consistency, but makes the perfect warm and comforting start to the day.
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Keto Overnight Chia Pudding
Servings 1
Author Happy Keto
Ingredients
Basics
- 2 tbs chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Flavoring suggestions (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp matcha
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- 1 tbsp nut butter
Topping suggestions (optional)
- strawberries
- raspberries
- blueberries
- almonds
- walnuts
- shredded coconut
- cacao nibs
- dark chocolate
Instructions
Prepare the night before by adding the chia seeds to the coconut milk and stirring well. Mix in any additional flavorings and put in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
In the morning the chia seeds will have absorbed the liquid and the mixture will have thickened into a pudding. Either serve cold as it is or warm by heating on the stove in a small saucepan.
Simply add any additional toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (approx):
This serving has 5g net carbs (including strawberries and almonds as pictured).
Calories: 189kcal, Net carbs: 5g, Carbs: 14g, Fibre: 9g, Fat: 15g, Protein: 5g, Sugar: 2g
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Wonderful recipes!!
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Thanks so much Ashu!
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What sort of coconut milk are you using? The thicker kind in a can or the thinner, drinkable milk?
Thanks!
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Hi Shannon! For this recipe I use the thicker coconut milk you find in a can, as it achieves a beautiful pudding consistency when left to set overnight 🙂
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Amazing recipe & loving your beautiful website! Also, I appreciate the fact that you wrote the recipe for 1 serving! It is so difficult to find recipes for 1 serving online, you’ve made it super simple for us. Made your recipe last night, with 200ml Full Fat Coconut Milk + 2 tbsp Chia Seeds + 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, no sweetener. It turns out delicious & “sweet”! Never thought that I would like Chia Seed Pudding. You’ve saved my sweet tooth on Keto, am eating it while I type xD Please create more recipes, your website deserves many fans! Thank you~!
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Hi Miss M! Thanks so much for your kind words and for making my day! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. If you have a look around the site you’ll find some other chia recipes I’ve experimented with – including blueberry, chai and matcha flavors. 🙂
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Thanks for the great recipe! I am going to try adding chia seeds to my diet as a source of omega 3. I read that a tablespoon provides the omega 3 I require in a day. Should I have this recipe? Is there any harm in having double the amount of omega 3 I require? Thanks! I’m new to healthy eating!
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Hi Jennifer, you’re welcome! While I know that chia seeds are a source of Omega 3, I’m afraid I can’t help with advice on this as I’m not a nutritionist myself. If you do end up trying the recipe, please let us know what you think! 🙂
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