Keto Chai Chia Pudding

Name: Keto Chai Chia Pudding
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 130 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: Almond milk; Spiced Chai Tea Bags; Chia seeds; Vanilla extract; Liquid Stevia

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Prepare Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 130 minutes

Enjoy this healthy Keto recipe as part of your breakfast, a healthy snack, or even a dessert! Black chia seeds are soaked in an almond milk mixture flavored with chai tea and vanilla. Each spoonful has chewy chia seeds, a milky texture, and a spicy chai flavor balanced with Keto sweetener. Like any chia seed pudding recipe, try to make the recipe in advance so your chia seeds can sit overnight in your refrigerator. However, a minimum of 2 hours is all that’s needed to complete the pudding. When serving your chia pudding, you can garnish it with a little topping at your discretion. Suggestions are a sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa powder, a pinch of cinnamon, or a dollop of whipped heavy cream. Keep the finished chia seed pudding covered in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. ### Chia Seed Health Benefits Chia seeds have been categorized as a “superfood.” While that doesn’t really mean anything in a formal way, the name eludes that chia seeds offer a lot of surprising health benefits, and they do! Chia seeds are high in fat, which is why they’re so popular on the Keto diet. A tablespoon of chia seeds has about 6 grams of fiber, which is the type of carbohydrates you DO want to be eating in your diet. It’s believed that chia seeds can benefit your cardiovascular health, lower your cholesterol, and help regulate your metabolism. ### Are Chia Seeds Safe To Eat? If you’re new to eating chia seeds, you may have heard some stories through the grapevine about digestion problems related to chia seeds. If eaten raw, chia seeds can be hard to digest. But some people enjoy sprinkling raw chia seeds over their foods and small amounts. Chia seeds are safe to eat once they are made into a pudding because they become much softer and therefore more digestible. Jessica L.

How to make Keto Chai Chia Pudding

First, you need to prepare your almond milk in advance of preparing the chia seeds. Pour the almond milk into a small pot and heat it over medium heat on the stove. When the almond milk reaches a simmer, take it off the stove and place a chai teabag on the milk. Place a lid over the pot to let the tea steep in the almond milk for 5 minutes. Discard the teabag and allow the milk to cool until it is no longer steaming.
Pour chia seeds into a mixing bowl or jar - whatever vessel you have chosen for the chia pudding to be stored in. Pour the chai almond milk over the chia seeds, and stir in vanilla extract and liquid stevia. At your discretion, you can include more or less of the liquid stevia to sweeten the pudding to your liking. Let the chia seeds soak up the milk for 2-3 minutes. Then, give the chia seeds a second stir to fluff up the mixture a little.
Leave your container of chia seeds sitting out until the mixture has cooled. If you put the chia seeds in your refrigerator while they’re still warm, excess moisture will build up and separate your pudding. This may take up to 30 minutes to cool at room temperature. Then, cover and store your chia seed pudding in your refrigerator to thicken overnight. When you’re ready, stir the pudding together for serving.

Ingredients of Keto Chai Chia Pudding

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Almond milk	undefined
2. Spiced Chai Tea Bags	undefined
3. Chia seeds	undefined
4. Vanilla extract	undefined
5. Liquid Stevia	undefined

Keto Chai Chia Pudding nutrients

caloriesKCal: 56.601 caloriesKJ: 236.818 totalCarbs: 4.515 diabetesCarbsADA: 2.795 netCarbs: 0.915 diabetesCarbs: 0.917 fiber: 3.596 starch: 0.617 sugar: 0.18 addedSugar: 0 sugarAlcohols: 0.004 protein: 1.919 fat: 3.7 transFat: 0.014 monousatFat: 0.626 polyunsatFat: 2.521 omega3Fat: 1.783 omega6Fat: 0.738 saturatedFat: 0.425 cholesterol: 0 vitaminA: 37.713 vitaminC: 0.16 vitaminD: 0.625 vitaminE: 2.562 vitaminK: 70.888 vitaminB1: 0.02 vitaminB2: 0.018 vitaminB3: 0.659 vitaminB5: 0.065 vitaminB6: 0.141 vitaminB12: 0 potassium: 81.015 magnesium: 43.015 calcium: 175.613 iron: 1.82 zinc: 0.497 copper: 0.106 phosphorus: 92.038 sodium: 44.113 selenium: 5.571 folate: 5.451 choline: 7.202 alcohol: 0.09 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0 manganese: 0.292 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0 phyticAcid: 116.771 xylitol: 0 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0 inositol: 0.004 mannitol: 0

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have yogurt on a keto diet?

Plain, full-fat Greek yogurt in moderation can be included in a keto diet. Be sure to check the carb content and choose unsweetened varieties.

What are the potential long-term effects of the keto diet?

Long-term effects of the keto diet are still being studied. While it can lead to weight loss and improved metabolic health, it's important to monitor nutritional intake.

Is the keto diet recommended for athletes?

The keto diet may work for some athletes, especially endurance athletes, as it promotes fat adaptation. However, high-intensity athletes might require more carbs for performance.

Are there vegetarian or vegan keto options?

Yes, you can follow a vegetarian or vegan keto diet by including plant-based sources of protein like tofu, tempeh, and seitan, along with non-starchy vegetables and healthy fats.

How can I handle cravings for carbs on a keto diet?

Cravings can be managed by consuming more fats and drinking water. You can also have keto-friendly snacks on hand to satisfy cravings without derailing your diet.

Author David Brown

Keto Chai Chia Pudding

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have yogurt on a keto diet?

What are the potential long-term effects of the keto diet?

Is the keto diet recommended for athletes?

Are there vegetarian or vegan keto options?

How can I handle cravings for carbs on a keto diet?

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