Fluffy Blended Carob Chia Pudding
A smooth, chocolaty carob chia pudding blended to velvety perfection with creamy almond milk and gentle sweet maple syrup. Naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free for a quick midlife snack or light dessert.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
20 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
20 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Rest time matters: Giving the pudding at least 15 minutes in the fridge lets the chia fiber expand and thicken the texture into a light mousse.
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Instructions
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Next: Pour 1 cup (240ml) of almond milk
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Pour 1 cup (240ml) of almond milk
Pour 1 cup (240ml) of almond milk, 2 tbsp (24g) of chia seeds, 1 tbsp (7g) of carob powder, and 1 tbsp (15g) of maple syrup into a high-speed blender.
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Secure the lid and blend on high…
Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds, until the chia seeds are completely broken down and the liquid looks silky, smooth, and slightly frothy.
Look for: the chia seeds are completely broken down and the liquid looks silky, smooth, and slightly frothy
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Pour the blended mixture into a single…
Pour the blended mixture into a single glass jar or serving bowl.
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Place the jar in the refrigerator to…
Place the jar in the refrigerator to rest for at least 15 minutes, until the chia pudding thickens into a spoonable, mousse-like texture.
Look for: the chia pudding thickens into a spoonable, mousse-like texture
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Remove from the refrigerator and serve chilled
Remove from the refrigerator and serve chilled.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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