warm chia pudding breakfast

Warm Cinnamon Chia Breakfast

December 01, 20251 min read

Warm Cinnamon Chia Breakfast

A cozy, steady-energy breakfast perfect for 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 in a small pot until hot but not boiling.

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

  3. Let the mixture sit for3–5 minutesto thicken.

  4. Add chopped walnuts and optional blueberries before serving.


Why This Recipe Works

✔ High fiber
Chia seeds slow digestion and keep blood sugar steady.

✔ Cinnamon
Helps your body use insulin more effectively.

✔ Warm foods
Calm the digestive system and reduce cravings — especially helpful in winter.

✔ Walnuts
Support fullness, brain health, and hormone balance.

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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