Warm Protein Chia Pudding Recipe

Gluten Free

Here's my recipe for a warm, cosy, protein chia pudding with no protein powder, just real whole foods. This is for you if you love the idea of porridge for breakfast but know that it leaves you feeling flat and sluggish for the rest of the day. Want the recipe? I shared an instagram reel here. If you would rather an old-school written copy, just keep scrolling.

This protein chia pudding recipe is not only delicious but it's a great way to support your gut and hormone health. Here's why:

• Chia seeds are an excellent source of fibre and when they come into contact with liquid, they swell creating a gel like substance that soothes the gastrointestinal tract and helps to provide physical bulk to stool. In fact one serve of this chia pudding hits more than half of your daily fibre requirements!

• A regular chia pudding (usually 3 tbsp chia seeds) standing alone usually doesn't contain enough protein to classify it as a balanced meal. However adding an egg or two, really bumps that protein up. Protein is an essential building block for making reproductive hormones (oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone) which regulate the female menstrual cycle, support healthy mood regulation and are essential for pre-conception care.

• Stewed apples are high in a type of fibre called pectin that helps to feed beneficial gut bacteria which is always a win.

Ingredients

(makes 1 serve)

1+ egg

2/3 cup of milk

3 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tsp honey

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of fennel Seeds

Dash of allspice

Seeds of 2 cardamon pods

Dash of salt

To serve: top with stewed apples cooked in ghee and cinnamon

Method

Cook apples in a pan with some ghee and a dash of cinnamon until soft and cooked through, set aside. Add all ingredients to a pot, keeping the heat between low-medium, whisk continuously taking the pot on and off the heat until you reach a smooth porridge-like consistency (takes me about 5 minutes). Top with stewed apple.

Enjoy!