Flaxseed Pudding

This easy flaxseed pudding recipe combines the goodness of flaxseeds with a delightful blend of flavors and textures to create a delicious breakfast or easy snack.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings servings

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients

Instructions

Add the milk and ground flaxseeds to a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
Then add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the mixing bowl and whisk together.
Cover the mixing bowl or disperse the pudding mixture into individual cups, cover, and refrigerate for an hour or up to 24 hours.
Add your favorite toppings.

Notes

Substitutions

Flaxseeds- You can use brown or golden flaxseeds. I use preground flaxseeds or flax meal, but if you can't find preground you can ground your own flaxseed meal. Add the tiny seeds to a high-powered food processor or blender and blend until they are fully ground.

Almond milk- You can use whatever kind of plant-based milk that you like. I usually use non-dairy milk like unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk but regular milk works just fine.

Maple syrup- You can use honey or agave syrup instead of maple syrup.

Cinnamon- I love using cinnamon but you can use pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, or allspice. Any spice you like will work great!

Vanilla extract- You can use any kind of extract in this flaxseed pudding recipe. Almond extract, lemon extract, raspberry extract, or even peppermint extract would work just fine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ground flaxseed and flaxseed meal the same thing?

Yes! Ground flaxseed and flaxseed meal are the same thing.

Do you have to refrigerate ground flaxseed?

No. You don't have to refrigerate ground or whole flaxseeds. Storing in an airtight container in a cool dark pantry is just fine. You can store flaxseeds in the fridge to extend their shelf life.

Toppings/Variations

Here are some of my favorite toppings and ways to make it.

- Chocolate: Add cocoa powder to your pudding mix for a chocolaty flavor. You can also add chocolate chips or cacao nibs for a fun twist.

- Berry: This is my favorite way to make flaxseed pudding. I love adding whatever fresh fruit I have on hand.

- Pumpkin Spice: Add in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice and you have a delicious fall treat.

- Matcha Green Tea: Add in your favorite matcha powder.
- Almond Joy: Add cocoa powder to your pudding mix and use almond extract instead of vanilla extract. Then top your pudding with shredded coconut and almonds and even a drizzle of almond butter.
- Spiced Apple: Add some applesauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg to your pudding mix. Then top with chopped apple or cooked cinnamon apples.
- Tropical: Use coconut milk in your pudding mixture then top with pineapple, mango, or papaya and coconut flakes.
- Peanut Butter: Add a little bit of peanut butter to the pudding mixture then you can top the pudding with a drizzle of peanut butter. If you add peanut butter to the pudding mixture make sure to not add too much so you keep the creamy texture and pudding consistency.

Storing

Flaxseed pudding should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. I like to store mine in individual servings in a glass jar, like a mason jar. As a general rule, it's safe to store flaxseed pudding in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 93mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 3mg

*nutrition information is an approximate

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