Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

Basic? Probably. But seriously delicious with a huge nutrient and hormone balancing punch!

You may think chia pudding is as plain as they come (Or maybe you think the texture is gross? Go ahead and read tips section below and thank me later!) But the truth is this simple snack comes loaded with a serious amount of nutritious benefits...and if it tastes like pumpkin pie, so how could you go wrong!?

The fibre, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, b vitamins, magnesium and protein of the chia seeds paired with blood sugar stabilizing power of cinnamon make this a super snack for hormone balancing.

When our blood sugar is wonky it can have a major effect on our hormones. This in turn lead to hormonal imbalances (including estrogen dominance which is one of the most common imbalances I see.). Some common signs of estrogen dominance can include things like:

mood swings

irritability

decreased sex drive

PMS

bloating

weight gain

anxiety

hair loss

trouble sleeping

fatigue

fertility issues

brain fog

Do you check any of these boxes?

Making sure we are eating foods that keep our blood sugar levels fairly stable (think protein, fats and carbs) is a great step in the right direction of balancing your hormones using a whole body approach. Best news is, hormone balancing can taste delicious too!

Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 cup milk of choice (I use almond or oat)

1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/8 tsp salt

1/4 cup chia seeds

The process:

In a medium bowl mix all ingredients together except the chia seeds until mixture is creamy and smooth in consistency.

Add the chia seeds to the bowl and mix.

Wait 5 minutes and mix again. Cover and chill in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.

Top with coconut whip (or yoghurt), cinnamon, pecans or other nuts.

Tips***

If you don't like the texture of chia pudding put the mixture in a high powered blender and blend till smooth. This will give it more of a traditional pudding texture.

Leftovers can be stored for 3-4 days In the fridge, making this a great snack to prep again of time for the week!

ENJOY!

xo

Jess

PS. Want to learn more about hormone balancing? Check out my other blog post, connect for a free discover call or get on the wait list for the Whole Body Hormone Method under Programs!