Chia Breakfast Bowl

Chia Breakfast Bowl

This crunchy almond-topped chia pudding sweetened with honey and a touch of vanilla is a nourishing and healthy breakfast option.

It doesn’t get any better than a chia breakfast bowl in the morning, the perfect way to start your day. 

Why You’ll Love This Chia Seed Breakfast

Gluten-free and nutrient-dense, chia breakfast bowls are a fast and ideal way to start the day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so make sure it is a good one. 

Protein-packed, loaded with fiber, and easily customizable, use this breakfast bowl recipe as a base and add your favorite nuts, seeds, and fruit, or top with some granola or even just plain oats will work. 

Perfect to prepare the night before, overnight chia seed bowls can ease your morning breakfast madness.

However, don’t limit yourself to chia recipes for breakfast, they are great as a midday snack or even a light lunch. I like them as a post-workout snack, they are great for refueling. 

Helpful Equipment To Make Chia Seed Bowls

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowl
• Storage jar with lid

Ingredients to Make Chia Breakfast Bowls

• 1/4 cup of walnuts (chopped)
• 1 and 1/2 cups of almond milk
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

How To Make This Chia Seed Pudding

Combine almond milk, chia seeds, walnuts, honey, and vanilla in a bowl and mix together thoroughly. Don’t worry if it looks like there is too much liquid. The chia will expand and absorb it. 

Transfer the chia seed mixture to a mason jar or storage container and place it in the fridge for 20 minutes.  If possible at the 10-minute mark give the chia pudding a good stir to ensure all the ingredients are nicely mixed together. 

Serve for breakfast topped with your favorite berries or granola for more flavor. Note these are not included in the nutritional values. 

All About Chia Breakfast Bowls

Chia seeds have risen in popularity over the years. These mighty seeds are a good source of protein, fiber, and omega-3s and are ideal for those following a plant-based diet.

Of course, if you don’t follow a plant-based diet they are a good option for you too. 

Chia seeds thicken up when soaked in liquid which makes for a hearty and nourishing breakfast.  

Breakfast bowls are easily customizable to whatever you have on hand so don’t limit yourself to the toppings listed here. 

Variations

• Chia breakfast bowls are like a blank slate. Here are some options:
• Top with toasted pecans and pumpkin seeds or almonds and sunflower seeds. You can also add hemp seeds to the breakfast bowl for more protein and healthy fats. 
• Sprinkle with cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or a teaspoon of matcha green tea. 
• Add your favorite fruit, fresh or frozen both work. I especially like berries but you can add mango, bananas, figs or pineapple, or whatever you happen to have in your fridge or freezer. No need to make a special shopping trip. 
• To add more protein mix in a tablespoon of protein powder or your favorite nut or seed butter. Almond, peanut or cashew butter will all be delicious, and add some protein and healthy fats. 
• Mix in toasted coconut flakes or shredded coconut for a tropical flavor. This tropical-tasting option goes well with pineapple and coconut milk. 

Tips and Tricks/Notes

• Black or white chia seeds will both work. There’s no need to grind them. 
• If you don’t have almond milk any kind of milk will work. Just make sure that if you are using a plant-based milk it is unsweetened. If you are using vanilla unsweetened milk you can omit the vanilla extract. 
• Make your own oat milk to use instead of the almond milk. 
• Prep the chia breakfast bowl the night before you want to eat it so it’s ready to go first thing in the morning. 
• Portion the overnight chia seed breakfast into single-serve jars for a grab-and-go breakfast. 
• If you’ve run out of fresh fruit this chia bowl recipe also works if you top it with a tablespoon of jam or jelly. 
• To make vegan chia breakfast bowls make sure to use maple syrup or agave instead of honey and use a non-dairy milk. 
• Make a double batch of this chia pudding so you have a few days’ worth of easy breakfasts and snacks. 

How To Store

This chia breakfast bowl will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just mix the leftovers well before serving.

If the chia breakfast bowl gets too thick you can add more almond milk or whichever milk you decided to use. 

I do not recommend freezing this chia breakfast bowl.

FAQs

Are chia bowls healthy?

Yes, chia bowls are healthy, depending on what you put in them of course.

Can I have chia seeds for breakfast every day?

Yes, you can have chia seeds for breakfast every day. 

Conclusion

For a super nutritious breakfast eat this chia pudding breakfast alongside this Green Juice or this Cherry and Banana Smoothie.  If you like this chia breakfast recipe, give this Chia and Blackberry Pudding a try.

Looking for more healthy breakfast ideas? You can find them here. 

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