There are quite a few chia pudding recipes out there, but few capitalize on the unique benefits of seed cycling like ours does.
Seed cycling is a method of supporting and soothing your hormonal cycle with the strategic consumption of the vitamins and minerals found in commonly available seeds. You can read more about this holistic protocol here.
Seeds are among the best foods for hormone balance, but incorporating them into your daily diet can present a challenge if you’re new to these foods. We’re here to help you successfully practice seed cycling by sharing deliciously compatible recipes.
This simple coconut milk chia pudding includes both sesame and sunflower seeds (fresh-ground to promote easy digestion and nutrient absorption) as well as cinnamon for blood sugar balance. You can layer it with coconut yogurt and fresh berries for a fancy and filling breakfast packed full of hormone-balancing foods.
Chia seeds are rich in fiber, protein, and high-quality fats. They’re also the best plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids. (1) If you’ve never had chia pudding before, you’re missing out! The texture is similar to tapioca pudding. Chia seeds continue to absorb liquid as they sit, so be sure to enjoy this pudding within 4-24 hours of making it.
Hormone-Balancing Chia Breakfast Pudding
Serves 4 (Click here to print!)
250 calories per serving
Ingredients:
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup sesame seeds
½ cup chia seeds
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
Cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg to taste
Honey or maple syrup to taste
Optional: fresh berries and non-dairy yogurt for serving
In a high-powered blender or clean coffee grinder, grind together sunflower seeds and sesame seeds until pulverized.
In a medium bowl, mix together ground seeds, chia seeds, coconut milk, spices, and sweeteners. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
Serve pudding with fresh berries for most deliciousness! You can also layer in a non-dairy yogurt.
Chia pudding doesn’t have to be for breakfast if you fast like me! You can have at 11 AM (that’s when I usually start eating) or have as an afternoon snack or light dinner on a hot day.
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Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP, is trained in functional health coaching and has worked with thousands of women over her career since 2004. She is the founder of Women’s Wellness Collaborative llc and HormoneDetoxShop.com.
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