This easy flaxseed pudding recipe is a delicious way to start your day. It's vegan, gluten free, and can be prepared in just 5 minutes. It makes a great meal prep breakfast that is totally customizable; simply top with your favorite toppings and enjoy your grab-and-go flax pudding.
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Flaxseed pudding makes a fantastic make ahead breakfast! It's vegan, gluten free, and packed with nutrition. Best of all, you only need 5 minutes to prepare it!
You can make a big batch of it on Sunday night and have it ready to go in the fridge for a grab-and-go meal throughout the week. This recipe makes an extremely healthy breakfast, but is also an incredible snack!
Made with just 5 ingredients and prepared in 5 minutes, this chocolate flax pudding is the best breakfast. Simply top it with your favorite topping, I like yogurt, granola, and fresh berries, and enjoy!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE Flaxseed Pudding
- You can make it in 5 minutes
- It's vegan and gluten free
- Great to meal prep
- Toppings are customizable
- Full of flavor and packed with nutrition
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE FLAXSEED PUDDING
Equipment:
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients:
- Flaxseed meal: I like to buy Bob's Red Mill Golden Flaxseed Meal
- Almond milk: My favorite is Blue Diamond Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Maple syrup: Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: This is optional, but I highly suggest adding it. It makes breakfast taste like dessert!
- Vanilla extract: This just rounds out the whole flavor of the flax pudding
GROUND VS. WHOLE FLAXSEED
You might be surprised to hear that most nutrition experts actually recommend that you eat ground flaxseeds instead of whole! The reason being, ground is easier to digest and your body absorbs more of the nutrients.
HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY FLAXSEED PUDDING
- In a medium size mixing bowl combine ground flaxseed meal with almond milk. Stir that with a wooden spoon until well combined
- Next, add in the maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract and stir until it's completely mixed in
- Set the bowl into the fridge to chill for at least an hour
- When you're ready to eat it, scoop out your serving, add toppings, and enjoy!
SUBSTITUTIONS AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Substitutions:
Almond milk: Soy milk (adds extra protein), coconut milk, oat milk, or whole milk if you're not dairy free
Maple syrup: Can substitute with honey (not vegan) or date syrup
Unsweetened cocoa powder: Substitute with your favorite protein powder or peanut butter powder
Serving Suggestions:
Chunky Monkey: Add ½ of a mashed banana to the pudding mixture, then slice the remaining banana and use as a topping with chopped nuts
Peanut Butter Lover: Substitute the cocoa powder with peanut butter powder and top with melted peanut butter and crumbled peanut butter cookies
Chocolate Strawberry: Top with chopped strawberries and mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Black and White: Spoon vanilla coconut yogurt over top of the chocolate flax pudding, then sprinkle granola and chopped banana over top
Chocolate Raspberry Swirl: Swirl sugar free raspberry compote into the pudding mixture, then top with vanilla coconut yogurt, whole flaxseeds, and fresh raspberries
STORING FLAXSEED PUDDING
It will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I like to store a big batch in a large Mason jar and scoop out what I'd like to eat each day.
If you'd rather, you can make single servings and divide equal portions into smaller Mason jars. This makes a much better grab-and-go option.
EXPERT TIPS
- Ground flaxseed and flaxseed meal are the same thing
- Use soy milk for a higher protein option
- Substitute the cocoa powder with peanut butter powder if you don't like chocolate
- Let this sit at least an hour before eating
- Divide into individual jars for a more convenient grab and go breakfast
- Make ahead and enjoy throughout the week, it lasts for up to 5 days
HEALTH BENEFITS OF FLAXSEEDS
- They have a decent amount of plant based protein that will help keep you full
- Full of fiber and other important nutrients. Just one tablespoon has almost 2 grams of fiber
- A good source of Omega-3, which is a healthy fat
FAQs
This is a great recipe to meal prep for breakfast because it will stay good in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Yes, they are the same thing.
Yes, you do. Mixing whole flaxseeds will not produce the pudding-like consistency we're looking for in this recipe. Also, ground flaxseed is actually healthier than whole seeds because your body is able to digest all the nutrients.
As long as you don't make it with soy or oat milk and swap the maple syrup out for date syrup, then yes, this is good for Whole30.
They are both healthy, versatile, and full of nutrition, but these seeds do have small differences. One, chia seeds have a blander taste, while flaxseeds have a nuttier flavor. Chia seeds are also slightly higher in protein, but a little bit lower in Omega 3 fatty acids.
Both seeds are excellent sources of nutrition and can be a part of a healthy diet.
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PrintFlaxseed Pudding
Flaxseed pudding is a nutritious way to start your day. It's vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and can be prepared in just 5 minutes. This is a flavorful breakfast that's great for meal prepping!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 Hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mix-together
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- ½ cup ground flaxseed (or flaxseed meal)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl combine ground flaxseed with unsweetened almond milk. Stir that with a wooden spoon until well combined
- Next, add in the maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract and stir until they're completely mixed in
- Set the bowl into the fridge to chill for at least an hour, up to overnight
- When you're ready to eat it, scoop out your serving, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
- Ground flaxseed and flaxseed meal are the same thing
- Use soy milk for a higher protein option
- Substitute the cocoa powder with peanut butter powder if you don't like chocolate
- Let this sit at least an hour before eating
- Divide into individual jars for a more convenient grab and go breakfast
- Make ahead and enjoy throughout the week, it lasts in the fridge up to 5 days
Keywords: chia pudding with flaxseeds, flax pudding, breakfast recipes with flaxseeds
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