If you want an easy and healthy breakfast, then you gotta learn how to make chia seed pudding with mango smoothie. It’s light, which makes it perfect for the summer, it’s healthy and deeeliciousss.
If you’re looking for recipes with Chia seeds then you’re like me. A passionate foodie in a constant search for delicious and healthy recipes to shake off the cakes she’s had the last couple of days 🙂
And I know finding and making those recipes can sometimes be a time-consuming pain…
But you’re lucky you got me. You and my husband :))
That’s because I am doing all the research for you, make the usual mistakes that come with making any new recipe, perfect it and share it with you.
So all you have to do is just follow my recipes and videos and you’re all set.
This week I tried a delicious and super easy Chia Seed Pudding recipe.
It came up to me as I was searching for a light breakfast to make ahead for at least a few days.
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In the summer time, I really can’t eat carbs and protein-packed breakfasts.
My tummy just won’t have them (but if you like your breakfast more consistent, then you’ll love this Shakshuka).
And I also don’t have the time to make breakfast every morning, that’s why I thought this chia seed pudding recipe answers all my requests.
It’s light, easy to make and you can store it for 3 days in the fridge.
Yup, you can actually make 3 days worth of breakfast in literally no time.
Sounds too good to be true?
Well, we’ll see about that in a bit.
First of all, you probably want to know a few things about Chia Seeds. So I thought the infographic below might be helpful. But if you want to know more about it just check out this recipe where I went in-depth about Chia Seeds and their benefits.
Now that you know why you should eat more Chia, you might ask yourself how hard is it to make Chia Seed Pudding?
Oh well, the prepping takes about 5 minutes and then you need to leave it in the fridge for a minimum of two hours. And … that’s about it.
Three days breakfast prepared in just 10 minutes?
How good is that?
But apart from being so easy to make and so healthy, there one more treat to this Chia Seed Pudding recipe.
Do you know what that is?
Simplez…. It sooo yummmmy!!
And it’s packed with so many refreshing fruits that make it the best Chia Seed Pudding recipe for this summer. I mean, just take a look at the ingredients: papaya, strawberries, passion fruit… It’s a delicious fruity madness.
And you know me, how I always like to try new things in the kitchen. So I asked myself what would make this chia seed pudding recipe even better?
What would make this chia pudding more filling and even healthier?
And the first thing that came to my mind was my favorite mango smoothie.
Do they blend well?
Heck yes!
But as I said in the beginning, whenever you’re experimenting with new recipes expect to make mistakes. This time I was lucky because everything fitted perfectly with the Chia Seed Pudding. But there are times when recipes require a few trials (and failures) before coming to perfection.
And that’s why I said you’re lucky to have me. I am perfecting the recipes so you don’t have to burn the kitchen by trying new things. Leave that to me :))
The recipe for the smoothie is way too simple to go much into detail. You have the ingredients and instructions for it below, with the Chia Seed Pudding recipe, and you can make it in just 5 minutes.
You can also make this smoothie separately and have it whenever you want, not just with the Chia seed pudding. You can have it in between meals, after workout and … whenever you feel like it ’cause it’s so tasty and refreshing.
And if you’re a smoothie addict like yours truly, then you need to see these four healthy smoothie recipes.
They are perfect for boosting energy and weight loss and they fit perfectly with most diets.
So the bottom line is that if you are looking for a delicious and healthy chia seed pudding, then look no further. This one is as healthy as it gets, tasty, refreshing aaand … wait for it… you can make it in just 10 minutes :))
Pretty cool, huh?
Try it and let me know what you think of it.
Now I want to know what’s your favorite light breakfast? Is it better than the chia pudding?
If it is then, by all means, share it don’t leave us hanging here.
And now I’ll show you how to make chia seed pudding with mango smoothie.
How to make the best Chia Seed Pudding with Mango Smoothie
Mango Smoothie Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chia Seed Pudding:
- 1 cup Almond Milk - or coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 4 Tbsp Chia Seeds
Mango Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1/2 papaya - peeled, deseeded and diced
- 1/2 mango - peeled and diced
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup almond or coconut milk
Toppings: sliced kiwi, strawberries, passion fruit, blueberries, raspberries, banana slices, almond flakes, pecans, hazelnuts etc.
Instructions
- Put all the chia pudding ingredients together in a jar. Mix well to combine, then cover and refrigerate.
It's best to make the chia pudding the night before, as it needs to stay in the fridge for at least 2 hours to gain consistency You can make a large batch as it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. - Blend the smoothie ingredients until nice and creamy. You can add extra milk to make it thinner (smoother) if you wish.
- Arrange the chia pudding in one half of the bowl, then pour the smoothie in the other half. Garnish with your favorite fruits, add a sprinkle of chopped nuts and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
I just made it. It’s really easy
beautiful!! I’ll try it 🙂