Healthy Flaxseed Pudding
Flaxseed pudding is a delicious make-ahead breakfast, snack or dessert. It only takes 5 minutes hands-on time to make this nutritional powerhouse in a cup. And, it's suitable for vegan, gluten free, low carb, keto, Whole30 and paleo diets.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup flaxseeds
- ½ cup plant based milk I used almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Stir to ensure it's thoroughly mixed.
- Pour the flaxseed pudding into a pudding jar or cup. Put it in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. Please note, if you intend to make layers, you'll need to let the bottom layer chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, before adding fruit or other toppings. Save some additional pudding in the bowl to add another layer of flaxseed to the top.
- Top with fruit and berries. Or, see optional topping suggestions in the notes below.
Notes
Optional Toppings
- Fresh fruit: Berries, sliced banana, or diced apple are all great options for adding sweetness and flavor.
- Nuts and seeds: Chopped almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds add a crunchy texture and a boost of healthy fats and protein.
- Nut butter: A spoonful of peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter can add creaminess and flavor.
- Chocolate chips or cocoa powder: For a chocolatey twist, add a sprinkle of chocolate chips or a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Coconut flakes: Unsweetened coconut flakes add a nice texture and a subtle sweetness.
- Vegan Yogurt: Top with a creamy layer of vegan yogurt. You can even blitz some berries with a few tablespoons of yogurt to give it additional sweetness and flavor.
- Spices: A sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract can add a warm and comforting flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 177mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 12gSugar: 13gVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 2mg
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