Creamy Carob Chia Pudding
A velvety, low-histamine dessert made with carob powder, chia seeds, and light almond milk. Silky, comforting, and free from dairy and gluten.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
125 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly 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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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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
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Total
125 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine 2 tablespoons (18g) chia seeds and…
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Combine 2 tablespoons (18g) chia seeds and…
In a small bowl or glass jar, combine 2 tablespoons (18g) chia seeds and 1 tablespoon (6g) carob powder.
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Whisk in 0.75 cups (180ml) unsweetened almond milk and 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure maple syrup until smooth and no clumps of carob remain.
Look for: smooth and no clumps of carob remain
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Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least…
Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until thick and set.
Look for: thick and set
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Stir gently before serving chilled
Stir gently before serving chilled.
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