For a lower carb alternative to Overnight Oats, and for a super easy way to meal prep healthy & tasty snacks, breakfasts or desserts in minutes, try Chia Pudding! They're packed full of nutrients & keep me feeling full for hours - perfect as breakfast or a ready-to-eat snack that I can grab & go any time of the day. Here are 6 fun & tasty flavour recipes to try!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - What is chia pudding?
1:23 - Best containers for chia pudding
1:39 - Base recipe
3:45 - #1 - Mango Coconut
5:07 - #2 - Orange Creamsicle
6:04 - #3 - Very Berry
6:39 - #4 - Apple Pie
7:34 - #5 - Pumpkin Spice
8:16 - #6 - Chocolate Banana
8:51 - Outro

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NOTE: All recipes make 1 serving. Refrigerate for 2+ hours before eating. Freeze for 3-4 weeks, or keep in fridge for up to 5 days.

DIRECTIONS (for all recipes):
► Mix ingredients in a jar
► Let sit & settle for 5 mins, then stir again to remove any clumps
► Cover with lid & refrigerate for at least 2+ hours

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BASE PUDDING
1 serving (110 calories):
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)

4 servings:
► Chia seeds (1/2 cup, 60g)
► Milk (2 cups, 500ml)
► Maple syrup (2 tbsp, 30ml)

When it's ready, you can eat the base pudding on its own, or top with fruits, berries, nuts, etc.

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#1 - MANGO COCONUT (387 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:
► Canned light coconut milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g)
► Ripe mango

Toppings:
► Coconut flakes

Directions:
► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► When it's ready, peel mango cut into small chunks
► Place mango chunks into a blender and blend into puree. Save a few chunks to use as toppings
► In an empty jar, add alternating layers of chia pudding and puree
► Top with mango chunks & coconut flakes

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#2 - ORANGE CREAMSICLE (204 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:
► 3 mandarins, or 3 tbsp (45ml) of orange juice
► Canned light coconut milk (1/4 cup, 62ml)
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 2g)

Toppings:
► Coconut flakes
► Sliced mandarins
► Greek yogurt

Directions:
► Squeeze 3 tbsp of juice
► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► When it's ready, top with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, mandarin slices & coconut flakes
► Grate orange zest on top

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#3 - VERY BERRY (151 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Frozen berries (1/2 cup, 70g)

Toppings:
► Berries
► Granola
► Hemp hearts

Directions:
► Blend milk, maple syrup,& frozen berries until smooth
► Combine blended mixture w/ chia seeds in a jar, stir & refrigerate
► Add toppings

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#4 - APPLE PIE (345 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients (pudding):
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp, 15g)
► Almond milk (1/2 cup, 125ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp, 7.5ml)
► Apple sauce (1 tbsp, 15g)
► Cinnamon (1/4 tsp, 2.5g)

Ingredients (apple chunks):
► Red apple (1 apple makes 2 servings)
► Coconut oil (2 tsp, 10g)
► Maple syrup (1 tbsp, 15ml)
► Cinnamon (1 tsp, 2.5g)

Toppings:
► Cinnamon (pinch)
► Cinnamon stick (optional)

Directions:
► Mix ingredients (for pudding) & refrigerate
► When it's ready, chop apple into small cubes
► Cook apple chunks, coconut oil, maple syrup, & cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat for 4-5 mins until caramelized
► Add apple chunks on top of chia pudding & top with cinnamon

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#5 - PUMPKIN SPICE (143 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp)
► Milk (1/2 cup)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp)
► Pure pumpkin puree (2 tbsp, 31ml)
► Pumpkin pie spice (1 tsp, 1.5g)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g)

Toppings:
► Greek yogurt
► Cinnamon (pinch)
► Cinnamon stick (optional)

Directions:
► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► Add toppings

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#6 - CHOCOLATE BANANA (344 calories w/ toppings)

Ingredients:
► Chia seeds (2 tbsp)
► Almond milk (1/2 cup)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tsp)
► Cocoa powder (1 tbsp, 15g)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2g)
► Chocolate chips (1 tbsp, 15g)

Toppings:
► Banana slices
► Chocolate chips
► Crushed almonds

Directions:
► Mix ingredients & refrigerate
► Add toppings

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