Are you also sometimes too lazy to get bread for breakfast from the bakery in the morning? I always have to take the dog out on a walk in the morning, so I can always stop by the bakery, but I would prefer to stay in bed, actually ;) If you’re smart, you can avoid the early walk to a bakery or supermarket and prepare your breakfast – like these Chia Puddings – in advance so you don’t have to leave the house in the morning… It’s pretty easy actually. Meal prep is the “magic word” here.
I wouldn’t call myself a grumpy person, but in the morning I like it relaxed and quiet. You cannot expect me to react to anything until I had my first cup of coffee. Well… maybe I am a grumpy morning person after all?! Well… whatever :P Plain coffee is normally not enough for me – I get hungry quite early in the morning, so I need something to eat… or the morning is ruined. For everyone close by ;P It doesn’t have to be a lot, but something has to end up in my stomach – it always has been like that.
Since I got diagnosed with diabetes a lot has changed. Muesli, cornflakes, or smoothies are all taboo for me because they are normally all packed with sugar. Even my beloved pretzel rolls got the chop because they are made with white flour. I switched to wholemeal bread and if I fancy something else I prepare some Overnight Oats the day before… or some Chia Pudding like this one here. It’s easy to prepare and a great meal to start the day right…
If you are busy on weekdays or have to drive for a long time to get to your office it’s always a good idea to prepare some meals in advance – not only for lunch or dinner – you can also prepare your breakfast several days ahead of time. Your morning will be much more relaxed if you can grab something from the fridge and just leave the house…
Meal prepping is something that has become more and more popular over the last few years – back in the days we simply called it “leftover food”… but it is actually more than that ;) If you prep your meals you deliberately prepare more food so you can enjoy it for several days without the need of preparing something each day. Meal prepping is a simple and ingenious solution, to make your life easier I think. It doesn’t matter if you are preparing lunch, dinner, or breakfast for several days in advance – each of those prepped meals saves you some time you can use for something else… more sleeping, for example ;P
The recipe gives you several options for the Chia Pudding – it’s pretty easy to prepare everything in one go and then storing it in the fridge. Customize the different versions with nuts, berries, or fruits to your liking. Just make sure that fruit that oxidizes (browns) quickly (apples, bananas, etc.) is added only right before serving – everything else can be prepared and decorated in advance. If you make sure you use clean glasses, you should be able to store the chia pudding for several days…
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
(1 serving each)
For the regular chia pudding:
2 tbsp. chia seeds
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
1 tsp. xylitol (optional)
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
some fresh raspberries
some diced kiwi
For the vegan blueberry chia pudding:
2 1/4 tbsp. chia seeds
1/2 cup (120ml) plant-based milk (oats, soy or almond)
1 tbsp. blueberries, mashed or pureed
1 tsp. xylitol (optional)
fresh blueberries for topping
For the chocolate coconut chia pudding:
2 1/4 tbsp. chia seeds
1/2 cup (120ml) coconut drink
1 tsp. cocoa powder
1 tsp. xylitol (optional)
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
some sliced bananas for topping
some coconut shavings for topping
(je 1 Portion)
Für den klassischen Chiapudding:
2 EL Chiasamen
120ml Milch
1 TL Xylit (optional)
1/4 TL Vanille Extrakt (optional)
frische Himbeeren
andere Beeren oder Früchte
Für den veganen Blaubeeren Chiapudding:
2 1/4 EL Chiasamen
120ml Pflanzenmilch (Hafer, Soja oder Mandeln)
1 EL Blaubeeren, zerdrückt oder püriert
1 TL Xylit (optional)
frische Blaubeeren
Für den Schoko-Kokos-Chiapudding:
2 1/4 EL Chiasamen
120ml Kokosnussdrink
1 TL Kakaopulver
1 TL Xylit (optional)
1/4 TL Vanille Extrakt
einige Bananenscheiben
einige Kokosflocken
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. Add the chia seeds and milk (or plant-based alternative) to a small glass jar and mix to combine. Add the xylitol (optional) and other add-ins where listed (blueberries, cocoa powder, and/or vanilla extract) and mix in. Let sit for about 20 minutes, stir again, and then add the toppings. Cover with a lid and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. For the one with the banana topping I recommend adding the bananas right before serving and not earlier – otherwise, they will get brown.
1. Die Chiasamen mit der Milch (oder pflanzlicher Alternative) in kleine Einmachgläser geben und verrühren. Das Xylit (optional) und die anderen Zutaten in der Liste (Blaubeeren, Kakao und/oder Vanille Extrakt) dazugeben und unterrühren. Für etwa 20 Minuten quellen lassen und dann noch einmal durchrühren. Die Beeren und Früchte mit in die Gläser geben und dann mit einem Deckel abdecken. Im Kühlschrank (bis zu 2 Tage) lagern. Bei den Bananen würde ich empfehlen, diese erst kurz vor dem Servieren zu verwenden, da sie sonst braun werden.
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Chia Pudding Meal Prep (sugar-free)
- Prep Time: 00:05
- Total Time: 00:25
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Description
If you want something delicious and sugar-free for breakfast you should try one of these Chia Puddings – ideal for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Add the chia seeds and milk (or plant-based alternative) to a small glass jar and mix to combine. Add the xylitol (optional) and other add-ins where listed (blueberries, cocoa powder, and/or vanilla extract) and mix in. Let sit for about 20 minutes, stir again, and then add the toppings. Cover with a lid and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. For the one with the banana topping I recommend adding the bananas right before serving and not earlier – otherwise, they will get brown.
Notes
Enjoy prepping!
