Perfect Fall Breakfast: Warm Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Now that we’re past Labor Day and fully into September, I’m officially allowed to start posting pumpkin recipes right? What can I say, I’m basic and I love fall.

This recipe is PERFECT as the weather starts cooling down, and will get you so excited to embrace the changing seasons.

It’s an easy switch up of my classic chia seeding pudding, and the addition of pumpkin puree and warming spices makes it SO cozy.

The combination of the fiber from the chia & flax seeds, bone broth protein powder and healthy fat from almond butter means you will be full for hours! Plus you’re getting the cozy vibes of morning oatmeal, without all the carbohydrates.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
• 1 scoop Ancient Nutrition Salted Caramel protein powder (you can use code ELYSEWELLNESS for 20%)
• 2 tbsp canned pumpkin
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp Lakanto maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract

HOW TO DO IT

• Add chia seeds, flax, and almond milk to a mason jar – stir / shake well and let sit overnight or ~30 minutes until consistency starts to thicken / gel
• Combine gelled chia / flax mixture with all other ingredients in a small saucepan
• Stir well over low heat until warm and protein powder is fully mixed in
• Serve! Optional to top with pecans and coconut flakes for extra crunch

What are some of your favorite fall recipes?

*LAZY GIRL VERSION

I bring a modified version of this to the office every day – it has fewer ingredients to get out the door fast in the AM – but still tastes delicious! Here’s what you need: 

• 1/2 cup almond milk (or water)
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
• 1 scoop Ancient Nutrition Salted Caramel protein powder (you can use code ELYSEWELLNESS for 20%)
• 1 tbsp almond butter or sunflower seed butter
• Few droppers liquid stevia
• 1/4 tsp salt

Follow the same instructions as above and you’re good to go!