Chia seed pudding is a perfect way to pair probiotics and protein in one creamy cultured treat that’s easy to meal-prep and make ahead of time to enjoy any time you wish. You can boost any chia pudding recipe with protein and probiotics with Lifeway Kefir (or Farmer Cheese) to enjoy as a healthy breakfast, snack, or even dessert and it takes just minutes!
Chia Seeds + Lifeway Kefir = The Perfect Pudding Pair
Chia seeds offer a wealth of nutrients and are more than just another health trend. In fact, these tiny, fiber-rich seeds have been used for many years in other cultures who valued their nutritional benefits for a healthy life. Chia seeds are a complete source of protein since they contain all essential amino acids, and they’re potent sources of critical minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. They’re also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids to combat inflammation—just like Lifeway Kefir!
Try these chia pudding recipes out to experience the benefits of chia seeds and kefir in five delicious recipes. After all, they’re the perfect pudding pair!
1. Apple Crumble Protein Chia Pudding
With flavor notes of fall, this Apple Crumble Protein Chia Pudding made with Organic Vanilla Whole Milk Lifeway Kefir can be enjoyed all year long any time you want to experience the taste of comfort. Its creamy texture with warm spices, silky smooth Lifeway Kefir, nutty pecans, and sweet apples makes for a delightful way to start the day since it’s rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Get this recipe here!
2. Matcha Kefir Chia Seed Pudding
Matcha is a superfood we love here at Lifeway that is incredible for your brain, skin, and gut health since it boasts benefits for all of these areas and more. Check out this chia seed pudding recipe that’s simple to make using our Organic Ceremonial Matcha Whole Milk Kefir. You can also use our plain kefir in this recipe and use extra matcha powder. Either way, this recipe is a winner!
3. Banana, Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfaits
Our Banana Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfaits make a healthy breakfast, lunch, or snack since they’re rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and probiotics along with prebiotic fiber. Bananas, chia seeds, raspberries, oats, and probotic-rich Lifeway Kefir complete this healthy recipe that’s a powerful combination for your gut health and mood.
4. Strawberry Banana Chia Pudding
Strawberry banana pudding made healthy? Sign us up! This recipe features our Strawberry Banana Organic Whole Milk Kefir which allows you to indulge in a classic flavor all blended up in a creamy base of chia pudding to satisfy hunger and calm sweet tooth cravings. Thanks to the probiotics and protein in Lifeway Kefir, you can feel good knowing you’re doing your body good while enjoying this creamy, dreamy treat.
5. Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding
For a chia pudding recipe inspired by ice cream sundaes, you’ll want to mix up this Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding made with Lifeway’s Organic Black Cherry Whole Milk Kefir. Cherries are packed with antioxidants along with cacao used here, and they both make the perfect pair to chia seeds and Lifeway Kefir. Top this pudding with your favorite nuts and seeds to give this recipe an extra boost!
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