Easy Flaxseed Pudding - Through The Fibro Fog (2024)

Easy breakfast ideas are always on my radar, are they yours? Sometimes we need a healthy and tasty way to start the day that doesn't require too much 'hands on' time while we get ready for work, while also feeding the cat, doing life admin and so much more. Or is that just me?!

This easy flaxseed pudding recipe was inspired by my blueberry chia pudding and peach chia pudding. We use flax in place of chia, and combine with non-dairy milk and a little sweetener. The flax absorbs the milk and goes all gooey in texture, and is so nutty and delicious. Simple, healthy and delicious!

All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

There are just a few ingredients to make this pudding, although you can add toppings for extra flavour too!

• Flaxseed - you want to use milled flaxseed, sometimes called ground flaxseed, rather than whole seeds. I like the Linwoods cold milled flaxseed.
• Non-dairy milk - choose the type that works best for you. Each will flavour the pudding slightly differently, but all will be tasty!
• Maple syrup and vanilla extract - to sweeten and slightly flavour the pudding.

📖 Swaps and variations

Make a chia and flaxseed pudding. If you prefer, you can halve the amount of flaxseed and add in the same quantity of chia seeds for a little variation.

Add a little spice. A pinch of cinnamon or cardamom would give a nice flavour to the pudding.

Swap maple syrup for agave nectar. Both work well as sweeteners in the pudding.

Leave out the vanilla extract. This optional, and my low histamine readers may prefer to leave out.

🍽 Equipment needed

Bowl or jar - to make the pudding in. I suggest using something that can be covered while in the fridge.

Whisk - to combine the ingredients together. You can also use a spoon, but I find a whisk is a little better.

🔪 Step by step instructions

Step 1

Add the milled flaxseed, milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract (if using) to a bowl or container, and whisk to combine. Place in the fridge for at least an hour (two hours is better, if suitable).

Step 2

Halfway through the 'time in the fridge', give the pudding another whisk to help it combine and so the flax can soak up the milk more evenly.

Step 3

Spoon into your serving bowl or jar, then top with your chosen fruits, nuts or seeds (see below for ideas!).

Recipe tip: using a whisk helps the pudding ingredients combine more easily than a spoon.

🍎 Suggestions for toppings

This flax seed pudding can be served as it is, but some toppings and layers make it even more fun!

I like to serve with layers of my blueberry chia jam for some extra sweetness (and goodness too!). My blackberry chia jam is so good for fall as an alternative!

You could also make a chia pudding and have layers of it alternated with the flax pudding.

Other ideas are to top the pudding with fresh fruit, coconut flakes, nut or seed butter or whole nuts or seeds.

📋 Frequently asked questions

🥣 A note for my low histamine readers

I suggest that my low histamine readers may wish to shorten the time for the pudding to thicken in the fridge to about an hour rather than leaving it overnight. If you are particularly sensitive to histamine formation, an hour may be too long so it is best to check with a dietician if you are unsure.

As a note, flaxseed is not rated on the SIGHI list. Other lists rate it as low histamine.

🥐 More easy breakfast ideas

Find delicious yet very easy ideas to enjoy for a weekday breakfast, including my popular cherry maple overnight oats and my apple pie porridge. Some recent recipe to enjoy:

Easy Flaxseed Pudding

Claire

This flaxseed pudding is packed with healthy ingredients and makes for an easy breakfast or snack. Add toppings of your choice! Makes one large pudding or two smaller portions.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 68mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 464IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 244mgIron: 2mg