CHIA SUNBUTTER PUDDING

Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast? Not me. I believe you can if your choice is something nutritious and packed with superfoods like this Chia Sunbutter Pudding.

PUDDING PACKED WITH SUPERFOODS

I love this Chia Sunbutter Pudding! It’s nutty, rich, and creamy. Plus, it’s vegan, paleo (or as they say now, Pegan), GLUTEN-FREE, GRAIN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, NUT-FREE. It contains no refined sugar, and it’s packed with super nutrition thanks to the chia seeds, blueberries, sunbutter, and coconut.

Particularly, Chia seeds have been recognized as one of the best allies for weight loss. They are high in nutritional value and low in calories. According to Healthline, 2 tablespoons (28 grams) of Chia seeds contain:

• Fiber: 11 grams.
• Protein: 4 grams.
• Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s).
• Calcium: 18% of the RDI.
• Manganese: 30% of the RDI.
• Magnesium: 30% of the RDI.
• Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI.
• Plus zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2.

All that goodness for only 137 calories and only 1 gram of digestible carbohydrate. Wow!

INGREDIENTS FOR CHIA SUNBUTTER PUDDING

The actual pudding has only 4 ingredients. How simple is that? They are:

• Chia Seeds
• Sunflower Seed Butter (Sunbutter)
• Coconut Milk (full fat)
• Maple Syrup

For the topping, I leave it up to you, but I strongly suggest a mix of your favorite berries and coconut. I made a very easy and quick blueberry compote with maple syrup. I cooked them down together until the berries broke down. As a final touch, I sprinkled some unsweetened shredded coconut. YUM!

TIPS FOR A PERFECT CHIA SUNBUTTER PUDDING

Easy tips to get the best chia pudding and make it look smashing.

• Hands-on time is short, but refrigeration time is an important ingredient. Refrigerate it 4-12 hours. The best would be overnight. It allows for the chia seeds to plump up and thicken the pudding with their gelatinous consistency.
• On the side, I soaked a few tablespoons of chia seeds in coconut water. I used about half a tablespoon to coat the bottom of each parfait cup to create an extra visual layer. It looks earthy and pretty at the same time. It’s like garnish but at the bottom.
• If you have a sweet tooth, go ahead and use more maple syrup than I did. However, the amounts I’m using in this recipe really allow for all the notes to come alive in perfect harmony. This should not be just sweet. You also need to taste the nutty flavors of the sunflower seeds, chia, and coconut, along with the tart flavor of the blueberries. Every spoonful is a moan of pleasure. I promise!

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As I always say: if a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a thousand pictures. Look how easy it is to make this delicious pudding.

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CHIA SUNBUTTER PUDDING

A nutrient-dense superfood powerhouse! Chia Sunbutter Pudding made with coconut milk, sunflower seed butter and whole chia seeds. It's great for breakfast or dessert: no flour, no baking, no refined sugar, dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Refrigeration4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 15 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, International

Keyword: Chia Seeds, Coconut, coconut milk, How to make Chia Pudding, Pudding, Sunbutter, Sunflower Seed Butter

Diet: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, PALEO, Vegan

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 371kcal

Ingredients

PUDDING

• 1/4 cup chia seeds whole
• 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter unsweetened
• 1 cup coconut milk full fat
• 3 tbsp maple syrup

TOPPING

• 2 cups blueberries frozen or fresh
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 4 tbsp coconut shredded

Instructions

• Using a whisk or egg beater, combine the coconut milk, maple syrup, chia seeds, and sunbutter.
• Transfer the batter to an airtight container and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries with 1 tbsp maple syrup until they are mostly broken down, about 10 minutes.
• Refrigerate them separately from the pudding until ready to serve.
• To serve, spoon each portion of the pudding into a cup (glass is better, as it’ll look prettier).
• Top with the blueberry compote and shredded coconut. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

CHIA SUNBUTTER PUDDING

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Sodium 13mg1%

Potassium 299mg9%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 40IU1%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 123mg12%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 4mg

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