Energizing Chia Pudding with Cacao + Almond Butter
Fuel up. Slow down. Feel like a human again.
Let’s be honest, most mornings feel like a chaotic blend of spilled coffee, missing shoes, and reheated breakfast (if we’re lucky). So when I find something that makes me feel nourished, grounded, and slightly more put-together than I actually am—yeah, I cling to it like a toddler clings to your leg when you’re trying to pee in peace.
Enter: this Energizing Chia Pudding.
It’s packed with fiber, healthy fats, plant-based protein, and just enough natural sweetness to trick your brain into thinking it’s dessert. But this isn’t a sugar bomb disguised as breakfast—this is actual fuel. Functional, hormone-supportive, energy-sustaining fuel. And the best part? You can make it the night before, which means one less decision in the morning. (We love to see it.)
Why It Works:
Chia Seeds: Little hydrating powerhouses loaded with omega-3s, fiber, and protein.
Cacao Powder: Not cocoa. Cacao is the real-deal superfood full of antioxidants and magnesium (aka calm-in-a-powder).
Almond Butter: Creamy, satiating, and full of healthy fats to stabilize blood sugar and keep you from rage-snacking at 10am.
Maple Syrup: Just a kiss of sweetness without wrecking your energy.
Plant Milk: Go with almond, coconut, or whatever works for you.
✨ The Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant milk)
1 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp almond butter
1 tsp maple syrup (optional but recommended)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional toppings:
Sliced banana or berries
Cacao nibs
Hemp seeds
Drizzle of more almond butter (because, obviously)
Instructions:
Mix it all up:
In a jar or bowl, combine the chia seeds, almond milk, cacao powder, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt. Stir really well. (Chia seeds like to clump, and we are not here for that.)Let it thicken:
Cover and pop in the fridge for at least 2 hours—ideally overnight. Stir once after 30 minutes if you remember.Top it + devour:
In the morning, give it a good stir, add your favorite toppings, and eat it straight from the jar like the multitasking queen you are.
When to Eat This:
On those mornings when breakfast feels impossible
Before a workout (hello, clean energy)
As a mid-afternoon snack that won’t make you crash
Or when you want something chocolatey that still loves your hormones
Tip:
Double the recipe and store in two jars. Boom—breakfast for two days. That’s one more thing off your plate (pun 100% intended).
