This Blue Chia Pudding is a fun, healthy snack for kids and adults like! Blue spirulina adds a vibrant pop of color without adding any weird flavor. Add your favorite toppings and you are all set! This easy snack or breakfast recipe can be made the night before for an easy, healthy grab-and-go breakfast. This recipe is for one serving. All for you. No need to share!
This healthy chia pudding stars blue spirulina, a super healthy algae considered to be a superfood to give a pretty vibrant blue effect. Blue Spirulina is the magic ingredient that makes any food look Instagramable (#trendy). This intense deep blue pigment is known as phycocyanin and is extracted from spirulina, a well-known antioxidant superfood.
It is freeze dried to preserve its natural colour and nutrients. You can get creative and add this beautiful nature product to literally anything for a heavenly nutritional boost and some epic blue instaworthy pictures! You can add blue spirulina to water, juices, smoothies, breakfast food, baked food, sweets, yoghurts, cereals or any other foods. For light blue shades, use just a pinch and for amore brilliant blue, use up to the full teaspoon.
Its known to have high nutritional value and boost the immune system, increase metabolism and improve digestion! Contains an abundance of B vitamins which can enhance energy levels. Who knew algae could be so wonderful? Perhaps you have seen photos of vibrant blue smoothie bowls in your Instagram feed and wondered, “What is it that gives them that hue?”
In this instance, the answer is blue spirulina – a fresh water blue-green algae that’s been harvested from lakes for thousands of years. About 60 percent protein by weight, blue spirulina is richer in beta-carotene than carrots and has an abundance of nutrients, including vitamin K and iron. Research suggests that a daily dose of spirulina can help improve brain function and digestion, lower serum (total blood) cholesterol, reduce inflammation and neutralizes free radicals that cause premature signs of aging. and more.
Blue Spirulina, a well-known antioxidant superfood, is the magic ingredient that makes any food look Instagramable (#trendy). This intense deep blue pigment is known as phycocyanin and is extracted from spirulina (blue-green algae).
It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, iron, carotenoids and antioxidants and helps protect cells from damage. It is freeze dried to preserve its natural colour and nutrients. You can get creative and add this beautiful nature product to literally anything for a heavenly nutritional boost and some epic blue instaworthy pictures!
You can add it to water, juices, smoothies, breakfast food, baked food, sweets, yoghurts, cereals or any other foods. For light blue shades, use just a pinch and for a more brilliant blue, use up to the full teaspoon or more.
Its known to have high nutritional value and boosts the immune system, increases metabolism and improves digestion! Contains an abundance of B vitamins which can enhance energy levels.
Why this recipe works:
Chia pudding is so easy to make. You just mix chia seeds with your favorite milk (dairy or non-dairy). The seeds will absorb the liquid, creating a thick, creamy, pudding-like texture. And then you can flavor it so many different ways.
Add a fun variation with blue spirulina to make a blue chia seed pudding. It has a very mild flavor so you barely taste it when you mix it with almond milk, chia seeds, honey and vanilla extract.
Because it doesn’t have a strong flavor, I like to add lots of fresh, chopped fruit and maybe some crunchy seeds or nuts on top. You could also layer the pudding with the fruit and nuts to create a parfait. This pudding keeps well in the fridge and can be frozen, so it’s great for meal prep too.
This stunning looking, chia pudding is creamy and decadent bursting with flavor and full of healthy goodness. It sure is a good way of incorporating more good stuff into your diet.
This recipe is like a piece of art to look at…plus its just oh so healthy and rejuvenating!
Blue Spirulina Chia Protein Pudding For One
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yogurt, plain
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tasty Add-ins Or Toppings
- Dollop of whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes).
- Chopped nuts
- Fresh fruit
- Chocolate chips
- Shredded coconut
- Drizzle of nut butter
Instructions
- In a glass jar or container, add all pudding ingredients and whisk until thoroughly blended.Wait 15 minutes, then whisk again. Do not skip this step! This will prevent the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom of the bowl. Once well combined, cover the jar and refrigerate overnight. This ensures that the chia seeds fully absorb the liquid, resulting in a creamy and delectable texture.In the morning, remove the jar from the refrigerator and give the blue chia pudding a final stir. The pudding should have thickened to a delightful consistency.Serve the blue chia pudding as is, or get creative with your toppings.Consider adding a dollop of whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes), yogurt and a colorful assortment of your favorite fruits/and or nuts and seeds to enhance both the flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, protein-rich, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
