Golden Turmeric Chia Pudding with Walnuts
A creamy, anti-inflammatory morning snack packed with chia seeds, warming spices, and crunchy walnuts.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
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Total
25 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine chia seeds
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Combine chia seeds
In a small bowl or glass jar, combine chia seeds, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
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Pour unsweetened almond milk into the jar…
Pour unsweetened almond milk into the jar and whisk vigorously for 1 minute until well blended.
Look for: well blended
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Drizzle in maple syrup and stir once…
Drizzle in maple syrup and stir once more to distribute the sweetener.
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Cover the jar and place it in…
Cover the jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (or overnight) until thick and pudding-like.
Look for: thick and pudding-like
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Top with fresh blueberries and chopped walnuts…
Top with fresh blueberries and chopped walnuts just before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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