warm chia breakfast

Warm Cinnamon Chia Breakfast

December 17, 20251 min read

Warm Cinnamon Chia Breakfast

Comforting • Grounding • Blood-Sugar Friendly

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Why This Recipe Fits This Week

When stress is high, your body needs steady energy and calm digestion, not quick spikes.

This warm chia breakfast supports blood sugar while also helping your nervous system feel grounded — especially on cold December mornings.


Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp chia seeds

  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

  • ½ cup warm water

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

  • 1–2 tbsp chopped walnuts

  • Optional: 3–4 blueberries


Instructions

  1. Warm the almond milk and water until hot but not boiling.

  2. Stir in chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla.

  3. Let sit for 3–5 minutes to thicken.

  4. Top with walnuts and optional blueberries.


Why It Works for Blood Sugar

  • Chia seeds: High fiber slows digestion and reduces spikes

  • Cinnamon: Helps the body respond better to insulin

  • Warm foods: Calm the gut and reduce stress-related cravings

  • Walnuts: Support fullness and hormone balance

This is a great breakfast when you want to start the day steady, not rushed.


Optional Add-On

Pair this breakfast with 60 seconds of slow breathing before eating.
Calm first. Eat second.


Dr. Alexandra Santamaria is a health coach, clinical pharmacist, and functional medicine advocate who helps busy adults with Type 2 diabetes lower blood sugar, lose weight, and reduce medications naturally. She combines science, personal experience, and compassionate coaching to empower lasting health transformation.

Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES

Dr. Alexandra Santamaria is a health coach, clinical pharmacist, and functional medicine advocate who helps busy adults with Type 2 diabetes lower blood sugar, lose weight, and reduce medications naturally. She combines science, personal experience, and compassionate coaching to empower lasting health transformation.

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