Easy Flaxseed Pudding (Gluten and Dairy-Free)
Easy Flaxseed Pudding is a heart-healthy breakfast or snack similar to chia pudding. Flaxseeds have outstanding nutritional and health benefits, and this recipe is a great way to eat these beneficial seeds!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe!
- It is a super easy breakfast or snack.
- And it is a great way to add flaxseeds into your diet.
- Flaxseeds are nutritious and can improve your heart and digestive health.
- Also, this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Ground flaxseed meal – using ground flaxseed (aka flaxseed meal) helps you to absorb nutrients better than whole flaxseed.
- Unsweetened almond milk – or use your favorite milk such as oat or coconut milk.
- Maple syrup – adds a touch of sweetness. You can also use honey or stevia.
- Vanilla extract – is a great way to flavor this overnight flaxseed pudding.
- Toppings – Add your favorite nuts, fruit, peanut butter, almond butter, granola, or yogurt!
Step-by-Step Instructions
First step: Add the ground flaxseed, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a small bowl. Mix the ingredients. Then pour the mixture into individual containers or mason jars and refrigerate covered with a lid or plastic wrap for 1 hour or overnight.Â
Second step: Once you are ready to serve, add your favorite toppings, such as fruit, yogurt, nuts, or granola.Â
Common Questions
How long does flaxseed pudding last?
Flaxseed pudding will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator in airtight containers.
Can you make chia pudding with flaxseeds?
Yes, you can make chia pudding with flaxseeds instead. Chia seed pudding has become a popular healthy breakfast or snack. Ground flaxseeds or flaxseed meal is better because it is better digested and absorbs milk better than whole flaxseeds.
If you have whole flaxseeds, you can grind them in a food processor or coffee grinder.
Nutritional and Health Benefits
This Overnight Flaxseed Pudding is an excellent way to get flaxseed’s nutritional and health benefits. Ground flaxseeds promote good health throughout our bodies, from our heart, digestive system, and metabolism.
Heart Health
You may be familiar with flaxseed oil or flaxseed oil supplements as an alternative to fish oil for omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseeds have alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid. ALAs, are essential because our bodies cannot produce them, so adding ground flaxseeds is a great way to get this essential nutrient.
ALAs reduce inflammation and prevent cholesterol from being stored in your blood vessels. And they can lower the risk of strokes.
Digestive Health
In addition to heart health, these delicious seeds can improve your digestive health. Ground flaxseeds are a good source of fiber, with 2 grams in 1 tablespoon. The fiber is soluble and insoluble, promoting a healthy gut and bowel regularity.
Good Source of Thiamine
Ground flaxseed is also a good source of thiamine, with 10% of the Daily Value in 1 tablespoon. Thiamine is a B vitamin that helps with energy metabolism.
Storage Instructions
- Store the flaxseed pudding in the fridge for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
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Easy Flaxseed Pudding (Gluten and Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
- â…” cup ground flaxseed meal
- 1 cup almond milk or oat milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- toppings such as sliced almonds, berries, sliced bananas, peanut butter or almond butter
Instructions
- First, add the ground flaxseed, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a small bowl. Mix the ingredients. Then pour into individual containers or mason jars and cover with lid.
- Place jars in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Add your favorite toppings once you are ready to eat.
