Yummy Smoothie, Chia pudding & Overnight Oats Jar

It may seem like making a healthy, quick (and maybe even visually stimulating) breakfast is a difficult or time consuming task, but honestly that is not the case at all! Its actually easier than you might think.I'll show you how to make this delicious breakfast jar of nutritional goodness in no time. This layered breakfast jar has a layer of overnight oats, chia seed pudding and yummy berry smoothie. To add deliciousness and extra nutrition it is topped with fresh fruits, raw cacao nibs and desiccated coconut! No cooking required here which is awesome.

Ingredients

• ½ cup almond milk (for oats)
• 1 cup almond milk (for chia pudding)
• 1 cup almond milk (for smoothie)
• 1 banana
• vanilla extract
  
• 3 table spoons of chia seeds
• ½ cup raw rolled oats
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• 3 strawberries
• 1 kiwifruit
• extra fruit for topping (e.g blackberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• raw cacao nibs (optional)
• desiccated coconut (optional)
• a dollop or two of organic yogurt (or vegan coyo yoghurt)

Method:

Mix one cup of almond milk with 3 tablespoons of chia seeds in a small bowl. Add vanilla extract to taste (about 1 teaspoon for me) and a little yogurt or coyo if you like a thicker pudding. Cover and place in your fridge. Next mix half a cup of almond milk with your rolled oats. Again add your vanilla as desired (you can add sweetener if you feel the need), cover and place in the fridge. Leave both overnight to set.

In the morning place your banana, raspberries, almond milk, two of your strawberries and a dash of vanilla into your blender. If using, also add your yogurt or vegan coyo! Blend together. Get your fruit ready, peel your kiwifruit and slice your strawberry.
Fetch your oats and chia pudding from the fridge. Pour your oats at the bottom of your jar or bowl (whatever you like) and then your chia seed pudding. Layer your kiwi and strawberry slices along the edges of your jar/ bowl. Pour in your fresh berry smoothie. Now the easiest part, add your toppings!
Just add whatever berries or other fruits you like on top. Sprinkle on your cacao nibs and coconut and you're done!
Now you are ready to devour your beautiful, healthy breakfast jar! Don't be afraid to play around with ingredients, there is so much you can do. Try exotic fruits, nuts, cocoa oats... whatever you want, just have fun. Hope you try this out sometime, its reeeally good.

Easy Chia Seed Pudding & Fresh Berries

Looking for a breakfast that is quick, healthy, vegan, gluten free, high in fiber and vitamins and also amazingly delicious!? Well say hello my current favourite, chia seed pudding! This recipe is easy as pie, but better of course! Not only does it meet the full array of the criteria listed, but it even looks very inviting to the eye.

I'll put it out there that if you aren't the biggest fan of tapioca pudding, due to its texture, you may not be the biggest fan. That being said I have heard of people who aren't tapioca lovers saying that it is a bit different and that they still enjoy the benefits of a good chia pudding. Its not exactly the same texture but it is somewhat similar, so that must be left to personal preference.

If you are up for trying a bowl of this fantastic chia goodness then please read on! You will love how easy this recipe is. No cooking, no fuss. Just prepare your pudding the night before so it is ready to serve in the morning. For me this is food magic!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of almond milk (you can use soy, coconut, hazelnut etc. Or make it non-vegan)
• 4 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1½ tablespoons organic pure cane sugar (or any sweetener of choice)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Mixed berries or any other topping you like (other fruits, nuts etc)

Method:

This is going to thrill you, I know. Find a small bowl and combine your milk, sugar (or sweetener of choice) and vanilla extract. Add in your chia seeds and whisk together. All done! Now leave your pudding mixture to to set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours but the best results come from leaving it overnight. You can leave it in the bowl you mixed it in or anything else you like. The chia seeds will absorb the liquids, expand and create a gel-like tapioca pudding consistency. The longer you leave it to become pudding the better and thicker the pudding will be.

 In the morning grab your now set chia pudding and pour into your desired serving bowl and top with fresh berries of your choice. I love it with raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Its also great with blackberries mixed in there or even topped with pomegranate! You can play around with your topping choices as much as you like. Oranges and dark chocolate shavings, shredded coconut, slivered almonds, whatever tickles your tastebuds.

Well I hope you enjoy this recipe and give it a go. Its a fabulous breakfast or pre-work out snack and it also makes a delicious dessert. Have fun!