With the unofficial end to summer upon us, I feel like life gets serious again with seriously packed schedules and busy days. Which means not a whole lot of time in the mornings which means not a whole lot of time to make a healthy breakfast. Well, that’s where chia seed pudding comes in! You probably know by now just how much I love chia seed pudding. I’ve already shared two different recipes on my blog: Pumpkin Spice Chia Seed Pudding and Blackberry Vanilla ChiaSeed Pudding. And now I’m back with another one!
This time I’ve included a layer of cherry banana smoothie along with crunchy, almond buttery toppings. Chia seed pudding and an antioxidant-filled smoothie all rolled into one?! Yes, please! This Lavender Chia Seed Pudding with a Cherry-Banana Smoothie on Top is so simple to make with minimal effort plus is super healthy and seriously delicious. It’s dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free and an awesome source of clean, plant-based protein. It’s also full of flavor, fiber and healthy fats and is naturally sweetened.
Lavender Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 5 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3-4 pinches dried culinary lavender
Super-Simple Cherry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3/4 cup frozen cherries
- 1/2 frozen banana
Toppings:
- Figs
- Almond butter
- Your favorite granola (I used Purely Elizabeth’s Cranberry Pecan Granola)
- Coconut flakes
- Blackberries
Directions:
- Combine almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and lavender into a mixing bowl and stir well.
- Cover the bowl with Saran Wrap.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, make your cherry banana smoothie by simply blending almond milk, cherries and banana in a high-powered blender and blend well.
- Take out your chia pudding from the fridge and top with cherry banana smoothie, fresh figs, almond butter, granola, coconut flakes and blackberries.
- Enjoy!
Do you love chia seed pudding as much as I do?! If you make this, please let me know what you think in the comments below! xoxo 