GOLDEN MILK CHIA PUDDING

Golden Milk Chia Pudding layered with homemade coconut yogurt and topped with toasted coconut chips.

I absolutely love this chia pudding recipe.  It is wonderfully creamy and satisfying but free of refined sugar, dairy, and grains.  Better still, it is packed with antioxidants, fibre, protein, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory goodness!

Chia pudding is a great make-ahead, no-cook, low-carb breakfast option.  It comes together in just minutes the night before, so it is ready to go in the morning whenever you are!

The Golden Ingredient

Golden milk is a traditional Ayurvedic tonic that combines turmeric with dairy or nondairy milk (coconut milk used here) and other spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper.  

Turmeric — or the “spice of life” as it’s known in India — has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries.  Its anti-inflammatory benefits are also well documented in the mainstream medical literature.

Turmeric’s main active ingredient is curcumin.  In addition to its potent anti-inflammatory effects, this amazing phytochemical is believed to have blood sugar-stabilizing, anti-cancer, wound-healing, and cognitive & mood-enhancing benefits.

Why Chia?

Chia seeds have a mild nutty taste and are extremely nutrient-dense.  They are rich in fibre, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and omega 3s.  In fact, each 2 tablespoon serving of chia seeds contains 4 grams of protein and 12 grams of carbohydrate, of which 11 grams are actually fibre!

Unfortunately, the ALA fatty acids in chia seeds are not easily converted to the EPA & DHA omega 3s our bodies need.  This means it is still important to consume omega 3-rich fish or take supplements with fish oils or vegan algal.

Golden Milk Chia Pudding Recipe

Golden Milk Chia Pudding topped with grain-free granola, Giddy Yo 76% cacao ginger chocolate bar, and nut butter.

Ingredients for 4 small servings:

• 2 cups non-dairy milk (I like to use a can of light coconut milk plus some unsweetened almond milk)

• 1/4 cup Nuzest Clean Lean Just Natural or Smooth Vanilla protein powder OR Further Food collagen (non-vegan) OR 2 Tbsp of each

• 1/2 tsp Further Food Turmeric Tonic (or 1/2 tsp turmeric powder plus 1/8 tsp black pepper)

• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground ginger OR 1/2 to 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger OR 1/8 tsp ground cardamom (optional), adjusted to taste

• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

• pinch of salt

• Lakanto sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, or sweetener of choice, adjusted to taste

• 1/2 cup white chia seeds

• optional parfait and toppings: yogurt (dairy or nondairy), fresh or dried fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butter, granola, diced dark chocolate, toasted coconut chips, bee pollen, or toppings of choice

Directions:

1. Put the milk, collagen or protein powder, Turmeric Tonic (or turmeric plus black pepper), spices, vanilla, and salt into a blender container and blend until smooth. Sweeten to taste.

2. Add chia seeds and pulse blend a few times until just combined.

3. Pour into a bowl and cover. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then whisk well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

4. In the morning, stir and add additional sweetener or milk as needed for desired taste and consistency. Serve with your favourite toppings.

Golden Milk Chia Pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Golden Milk Chia Pudding topped with berries, Lakanto keto Cinnamon Almond Crunch Granola, toasted coconut chips, cinnamon “sugar” (Lakanto Classic mixed with ground cinnamon), and a drizzle of Lakanto sugar-free Maple Syrup.

Golden Milk Chia Pudding layered with yogurt, grain-free granola, and diced Giddy Yo 76% cacao ginger chocolate bar, then drizzled with nut butter.