Your future self will thank you when you make this delicious flaxseed and chia seed pudding. A warm touch of cinnamon and sweet maple syrup brings all those cozy vibes while giving you a satiating start to your day!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Meal prep friendly: Chia and flax seed pudding can be made the night before, waiting for you to dig right in when you get up in the morning.
- Filling: Chia seeds and flaxseeds help you feel satisfied, allowing you to endure anything with full-on energy.
- Nutritious: With a bounty of nutrients from these natural ingredients, your body gets what it needs first thing.
Nutrition For Mental Health
One tablespoon of flaxseed contains 1.9 grams of protein, 4.3 grams of fat, and 3 grams of carbohydrates (2.8g fiber). Flax seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)) and also contain omega-6 fatty acids. They are one of the richest dietary sources of ALA. Flax seeds are also a good source of thiamine, copper, magnesium, molybdenum, and phosphorus. A meta-analysis found that supplementing with 2 grams of ALA per day can significantly improve anxiety symptoms.
Ingredients + Substitutions
While there aren’t many ingredients needed in this chia flaxseed pudding, if you’re missing something, you can find a substitution here.
- Milk: Oat milk is always my go-to, though you can use any dairy-free milk you have in your fridge. Almond milk works well, along with hemp milk, cashew milk, and soy milk.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Chia and Flaxseed Pudding
Take just a few minutes tonight to put this chia and flax pudding together, and you can sleep in a little longer. This ready-to-go breakfast is super simple to make right before you go to bed.
- Add chia seeds, flaxseeds, cinnamon, and salt to a jar and whisk together. Pour maple syrup and milk over top. Add lid and shake until well combined.
Would you like to save this?
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Shake or stir well before serving, and add your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit.
Servings Ideas
Some mornings, I have all the time in the world to savor breakfast. Other days, it’s pure chaos. If you’re in a hurry, this chia and flaxseed pudding is enough to keep you going through lunch. But if you have time to spare, like on the weekend, you might want to add more to the table. This chia flax pudding goes with muffins, like my vegan chocolate chocolate chip muffins, banana muffins with pumpkin, and vegan lemon poppy muffins, all kid-friendly options. You could also serve it with my healthy acai bowl, vegan scrambled tofu, toast with almond butter, or even my delightful peaches and cream smoothie.
Storage Tips
This great chia and flax pudding can be made ahead and kept in your fridge for up to 5 days. You can make all you need for each weekday morning on a Sunday night. But if you start feeling like you want to have something else for breakfast, take your airtight containers of chia and flaxseed pudding and put them in the freezer. They’re good in there for up to 3 months, and you can just thaw each one out in the fridge overnight to have it waiting for you when you wake up.
FAQ
Yes! However, I recommend using ground flaxseed. Whole flaxseeds are difficult for the digestive tract to break down, so you won’t get a lot of the benefits they offer if you consume them whole.
When you’re ready to eat it, feel free to add a splash of oatmilk and stir it in.
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Recipe
Chia and Flaxseed Pudding
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Add chia seeds, flaxseeds, cinnamon, and salt to a jar and whisk together. Pour maple syrup and milk over top. Add lid and shake until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving. Shake or stir well before serving, and add your favorite toppings such as nut butter or fresh fruit.
Notes
One tablespoon of flaxseed contains 1.9 grams of protein, 4.3 grams of fat, and 3 grams of carbohydrates (2.8g fiber). Flax seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)) and also contain omega-6 fatty acids. They are one of the richest dietary sources of ALA. Flax seeds are also a good source of thiamine, copper, magnesium, molybdenum, and phosphorus. A meta-analysis found that supplementing with 2 grams of ALA per day can significantly improve anxiety symptoms. Storage Tips
This great chia and flax pudding can be made ahead and kept in your fridge for up to 5 days. You can make all you need for each weekday morning on a Sunday night. But if you start feeling like you want to have something else for breakfast, take your airtight containers of chia and flaxseed pudding and put them in the freezer. They’re good in there for up to 3 months, and you can just thaw each one out in the fridge overnight to have it waiting for you when you wake up.
Nutrition
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Reference
Bafkar, N., Zeraattalab-Motlagh, S., Jayedi, A., & Shab-Bidar, S. (2024). Efficacy and safety of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation for anxiety symptoms: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC psychiatry, 24(1), 455. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-05881-2
This was great.