Blue Chia Pudding
Ready to start your day with a colorful, nutritious, and energizing breakfast? Look no further than this blue chia pudding recipe. This trendy superfood is not only visually appealing but also packed with antioxidants, fiber, and protein.
It’s fun to mix up your diet with different recipes. And this blue chia pudding sure is something different! Not only is it colorful, but it’s also an easy recipe that’s so good for you!
Let’s just say blue chia pudding is the new superfood you need to try!
What is Blue Chia Pudding?
This dish achieves that beautiful color thanks to combining chia seed pudding with blue matcha powder.
Don’t go looking for blue chia seeds because they do not exist! Instead, we’ll be using blue matcha to add natural blue color to our creamy treat.
I love this stuff! You can use blue matcha to make tea (hot or cold) or sprinkle it on your favorite fruit smoothies. I’ve even used it to make a blue velvet cake. But my new favorite way to use it is to make blue chia seed pudding.
Blue Chia Pudding Ingredients
Wondering how to make chia pudding? It begins with these ingredients:
- Chia seeds — I recommend grinding chia seeds for pudding with the best texture.
- Plant-based milk — Use your favorite, such as soy milk, almond milk, creamy cashew milk, easy pecan milk, or even coconut milk. To make a creamier chia pudding, use plant-based evaporated milk or even coconut milk.
- Yogurt — We’ll be using dairy-free yogurt for this recipe.
- Protein — Adding a bit of vanilla protein powder can increase the nutrition and flavor.
- Sweetener — Do you prefer a sweeter pudding? You can use a bit of maple syrup, a plant-based honey substitute, agave, or a zero-calorie sweetener.
- Blue Matcha — You may see this as blue matcha or butterfly powder. Either way, it’s made from butterfly pea flowers found in Asia. It has a mild herbal flavor and is caffeine-free. You can also use spirulina for a color boost, but be prepared that it will impact the flavor, too.
- Salt — A pinch of sea salt enhances the pudding flavor.
How to Make Blue Chia Pudding
Making blue chia pudding at home is easy and allows you to customize it to fit your nutritional needs. Here’s how to make it:
- Add ground chia to a bowl.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Let it sit for one minute, then stir again.
- Spoon the chia mixture into a serving bowl.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour to serve chilled.
Blue Chia Pudding Superfood
Blue chia pudding is more than just a pretty breakfast bowl. It’s chock-full of nutritional benefits that will have you feeling great all day long. Here are some of the health benefits of this superfood:
- Antioxidants — Blue Matcha is rich in anthocyanins, an antioxidant that gives plants a vibrant blue or purple hue. Anthocyanins have been linked to reduced inflammation and improved cardiovascular health. [Source]
- Fiber — Chia seeds contain a high amount of soluble fiber, which can improve digestion and promote feelings of fullness. Just one tablespoon of chia delivers four plus grams of fiber.
- Protein — Chia is rich in protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue. Two tablespoons of chia seeds deliver around 4 grams of protein.
- Satiety — Because chia absorb liquid and expand, they can help you feel full and satisfied longer.
- Probiotics — Plant-based yogurt is an excellent source of probiotics for your gut microbiome.
- Healthy Fats — Chia provides 9 grams of fat per serving, which is a great way to make you feel fuller longer.
Overall, blue chia seed pudding is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Its antioxidant-rich, fiber-packed, and protein-filled qualities make it a true super superfood. So, try it and see how it can benefit your diet!
Toppings
You want the best toppings for your breakfast pudding. Here are some favorites:
- Berries — Add fresh or frozen blueberries on top of your creamy treat.
- Walnuts — Chopped walnuts add color, crunch, and omega-3s to the mix.
- Bananas — Sliced bananas adds flavor and texture.
Why This Recipe is a Winner
- NATURAL COLOR — Blue matcha adds natural color to this healthy treat. You can use spirulina for a color boost, too!
- DELICIOUS — Using protein powder makes every bite delicious!
- CREAMY — Using ground chia seeds combined with dairy-free yogurt creates a super creamy delight.
Frequently-Asked Questions
What does blue chia pudding taste like?
Blue matcha has a neutral flavor, allowing it to take on the taste of the things it’s served with. That means this colorful chia pudding can be flavored to taste like vanilla, blueberries, or any taste you prefer.
Is blue chia pudding healthy?
Chia pudding is loaded with fiber, protein, and other phytonutrients that are good for you. Besides, depending on how you make it, chia pudding can also be a fantastic low-carb treat or dessert.
Why is my blue matcha powder a different color?
Blue matcha can differ in hue. You can enhance your blue matcha by using spirulina or blue food coloring drops.
What is blue matcha powder?
It’s a stretch to call this blue mixture “matcha” because it’s not the same as the ground green tea leaves. Blue matcha is a naturally caffeine-free mixture made from grinding blue butterfly pea flowers into a fine powder.
Storage Tips
Store chia pudding in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Chia Seed Recipes
If you love this blue chia seed pudding recipe, you may want to try other healthy snack ideas, such as plant-based breakfast cookies, a watermelon banana smoothie, or a strawberry matcha smoothie. Here are more chia recipes to try:
In conclusion, blue chia pudding is not only a trendy snack option but also a powerhouse of nutrition.
Its high antioxidant content, fiber intake, and protein-packed goodness make it an intelligent choice for anyone looking to start their day off right.
So why not try it out? This simple, ready-in-minutes recipe, it’s a delicious and healthy part to your morning routine. As the saying goes, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” And with blue chia pudding, you can be sure to feel like royalty all day long.
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Blue Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup ground chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons blue matcha powder (see notes)
- sweetener (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder (substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- pinch sea salt
- ½ cup vegan yogurt (vanilla or plain)
- Toppings: Add chocolate chips, berries, granola, and more for toppings.
Instructions
- Add the ground chia seeds to a bowl.
- Add the milk, blue matcha powder, sweetener, vanilla protein powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir everything together, making sure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Let it sit for one minute, then add the yogurt (reserving some to add to the top) and stir again. This second stir helps prevents lumps of chia seeds from forming together.
- Spoon the chia pudding into a serving bowl and top with a dollop of yogurt.
- Serve your chia pudding warm or refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour to serve chilled.
- Serve as is or add toppings like vegan yogurt, blueberries, fresh fruit, and more.
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Notes
Making Chia Pudding Blue
Depending on the intensity of your blue matcha powder, you may add more or less powder to your chia pudding. Begin with 2 teaspoons and add more as needed. I’ve noticed the blue matcha powder can get “lumpy”. You can use a fine mesh strainer to press the blue powder through to break up the lumps before adding it to the chia pudding.The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.