Think of this overnight paleo and keto chia pudding as an ideal way to kickstart your day: a true nutritional powerhouse, plus a meal prepping dream!
Overnight Keto Chia Pudding
The Ultimate Combination Guide
Chia seeds are awesome. These tiny Mexican guys pack a whole lot of protein and add a whole lot of oomph. They contain large amounts of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of high quality protein, and several essential minerals and antioxidants.
So if you’re on keto, and having trouble passing (you know, 💩!), chia seeds are bound to become your new best friends.
Plus, feel free to whip up a large batch and keep it handy in the fridge for the week. i.e. meal prepping supreme!
More Combination Ideas
- Green tea matcha + macadamia milk + raspberries (fresh or in compote… see picture below!)
- Cocoa + hazelnuts + almond milk (think Nutella!)
- Cocoa + almond milk + raspberry compote
- Strawberries + Greek-style yogurt + almond milk
- Cashew milk + fresh blueberries + coconut flakes
- Coconut milk + lemon or orange zest (think citrusy vibes!)
- Almond butter + berries + coconut flakes
- Peanut butter + cocoa + almond milk (think Reese’s!)
- Peanut butter + raspberries (think PB&J!)
The Texture
Lets face it, either you love it or you hate it. But for those of you haters out there, may I suggest you give chia pudding one more try by blending it until silky smooth?
This is easier using pre-ground chia seeds (which you can just grind yourself in your blender/bullet/food processor). But also works well using an immersion blender.
And, they’re particularly good this way with some added cocoa powder. i.e. chocolate pudding!
Fact is, chia seeds make a killer thickening agent. So feel free to add them to smoothies for an instant thickening action. We even add them to our bulletproof hot chocolate to make it extra thick and creamy! And nope, not a chia seed in sight.
Overnight Paleo & Keto Chia Pudding
Ingredients
For the keto chia pudding
- 1 cup plant-based milk such as coconut, almond or macadamia*
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds **
- vanilla stevia drops or preferred sweetener, to taste
- toppings of choice optional
Instructions
- Mix chia seeds with your chosen milk (very thoroughly!), cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Add more liquid as needed to reach desired consistency (optional). Sweeten to taste and serve with toppings of choice.
- Chia pudding can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week (i.e. it's ideal for meal prepping!).
Notes
Nutrition
and some food (for thought) 👁️
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enjoyed this, 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1 scoop of match powder, overnight, then blended in magic bullet
I tried this with cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon stevia used for baking then blended in magic bullet.
from the above two the matcha is preferred.
We’ve gone to a paleo lifestyle over the past couple years and I’ve experimented with chia pudding a few times. The freshness and quality of your seeds will affect how thick the texture of your pudding is, so make sure you’re not using old seeds!