Cinnamon Spice Chia Seed Pudding

By Phoebe Clements

Cinnamon Spice Chia Seed Pudding

Emma’s Cinnamon Spice Chia Seed Pudding Parfait

What if feeling balanced didn’t mean adding more to your plate — but softening into simple, nourishing rituals that work? This cinnamon-spice chia pudding recipe by Emma Lisa, founder of Eat Nourish Glow, Nutritionist & Women’s Practitioner, is one of those rituals. It’s creamy, subtly sweet, and designed to support steadier energy and appetite across your day. Each serve packs 20g of protein to help keep blood sugar levels more stable, plus a generous hit of dietary fibre and omega-3 from chia.

Why this supports hormone balance

  • Protein at breakfast = steadier blood sugar. Protein slows gastric emptying and blunts glucose spikes that can drive cravings and energy dips later.

  • Fibre feeds your gut (and your calm). Chia’s soluble fibre forms a gel, supporting regularity and a happy microbiome—key players in metabolism and mood.

  • Cinnamon is the quiet hero. It’s long loved for its warming flavour and is commonly used to support healthy insulin sensitivity.

  • Smart stack: PROTEIN {collagen + WPI} for a clean protein boost; REPAIR {gut + skin} for gut lining nourishment and skin-loving antioxidants.

Serves: 2 (or 1 very hungry person)
Prep time: 5 minutes + overnight to set

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plant-based milk

  • 3 tbsp chia seeds

  • 2 tbsp almond butter (raw, organic)

  • 2 scoops Vanilla PROTEIN {collagen + WPI} (17 g protein total)

  • 1 scoop REPAIR {gut + skin}

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 3–4 drops liquid stevia

  • 1/2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup, plus extra to drizzle

Method

  1. Whisk the base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the plant milk, chia seeds, PROTEIN, REPAIR, cinnamon, stevia, and maple syrup until smooth and the chia seeds are evenly dispersed. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.

  2. Layer: Spoon the mixture halfway into two small jars or ramekins. Add a layer of almond butter, then top with the remaining chia mixture.

  3. Chill: Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to set.

  4. Serve: Drizzle with a little extra maple syrup. Optional toppings below.

Optional toppings (choose 1–2)

  • Sliced pear or stewed apple (beautiful with cinnamon)

  • Crushed walnuts or toasted almonds

  • A dollop of coconut yoghurt

  • A sprinkle of extra cinnamon or cacao nibs

Make it yours

  • Plant-based option: Swap PROTEIN {collagen + WPI} for your favourite plant protein.

  • Nut-free: Replace almond butter with tahini or sunflower seed butter.

  • Extra fibre: Stir through 1 tbsp ground flaxseed before chilling.

  • On the go: Portion into lidded jars on Sunday night for 3–4 days of grab-and-go breakfasts.

Serving notes

  • Best enjoyed within 3–4 days, kept chilled.

  • If it thickens too much, loosen with a splash of milk and stir.

  • Sweetness is personal—adjust stevia/maple to taste.

Pairing protein + fibre at breakfast is one of the simplest ways to support steadier energy, clearer focus, and fewer 11 a.m. cravings. This parfait makes it easy—and delicious.


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