Collagen Powder
Paleo Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding
This paleo pumpkin chia seed pudding is naturally sweetened and made with chia seeds, pumpkin puree, collagen, and fall spices. It’s the perfect protein-rich snack, breakfast, or dessert.
Chia seed pudding is a fantastic way to get clean, wholesome ingredients into your body—and it will have you savoring every bite. It’s packed with protein, fiber, and omega-3s to keep you feeling full until your next meal.
Chia seed puddings are fun to make because you get to experience the fascinating way chia seeds “gel” together when added to a liquid.
These omega-3 bombs include several positive benefits like (1):
- Supporting the digestive system,
- promoting healthy skin, stronger bones, and muscles,
- reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes,
- and more.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- It’s 100% gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and vegan.
- It’s super quick to make (10 minutes, tops).
- It’s a healthy, delicious alternative to traditional pudding.
Here’s What You Need
- Nut Milk: To form the “pudding”. Adding liquid to chia seeds creates a gel-like consistency.
- Pumpkin Puree: To add a fall-like taste. Pumpkin is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, lycopene, and fiber—all essential nutrients for proper growth, healthy eyes, and protection from diseases (2).
- Chia Seeds: The main ingredient! Chia seeds are what hold this creamy pudding together with their ultra-absorbable powers.
- Collagen Powder: To get an extra boost of protein. Each scoop of collagen contains 9 grams of protein. Thus, you’re getting 27 grams of protein from this single pudding.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: To add an extra layer of fall flavor. Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of the following “warm” spices: Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and [sometimes] allspice.
- Stevia or Monk Fruit: To sweeten up your pudding. Stevia and monk fruit are both ranked a zero on the glycemic index, containing zero calories, zero carbohydrates, zero sodium, and zero fat. As a natural sweetener, they are 150 to 250 times sweeter than sugar. So, a little goes a long way.
- Sea Salt: To enhance all of the other ingredients. The presence of salt heightens the depth and complexity of the other flavors in the recipe.
Variations
- The liquid stevia can be swapped for liquid or powder monk fruit. Both stevia and monk fruit are extremely sweet (150 to 250 times sweeter than sugar), so be cautious as to how much you’re putting in.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings! Some yummy options include chopped walnuts or pecans, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, nut butter, a dollop of coconut cream, you name it.
More Fall Recipes to Try
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Refrigerated Time: 4 Hours, or overnight
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 cup nut milk
- ½ cup organic pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 4 drops liquid stevia (I use this one from Whole Foods)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 3 scoops grass-fed collagen powder
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine nut milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, salt, collagen, and liquid stevia.
- Whisk together the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and has an even consistency.
- Add the chia seeds to the bowl and mix again until thoroughly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Enjoy cold. Can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
NativeTip: Add toppings like coconut cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or chopped nuts for an added burst of flavor.
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