This weekend has very much been a Stay In PJs Don’t Shower And Try Not To Scare The Uber Eats Delivery Man With My Ogre-Like Appearance kind of weekend. I’m digging it. This is partly because on Friday our office did a pub crawl: alcohol was had and since I’m no longer 18, the hangover actually lasts about a month.
It’s also because I’ve been in a little bit of a funky head space. I said funky, it’s fine, I’m still cool. I’ll write about this funk in more depth in upcoming posts, but basically I’ve been really examining a lot of my feelings lately. There’s been this internal struggle between my strong feminists beliefs and understanding of the world, and the people I often choose to hang out with who share very different views. There’s been a struggle between my understand of how relationships work (for me) and what that means IRL with people I care about. There’s been a big struggle between being body positive (a process that has taken me years) to suddenly being single and in the dating scene and feeling insecure. I’m not sure what to do with all these feelings, you know?
So this Golden Chai Chia Pudding with Cardamom Pear Compote? It’s fucking divine. I love me a chia pudding (you see here and here for proof): it’s quick to makeup, impossible to mess up, and so incredibly versatile. The best part about this bad boy, is that it’s super anti-inflammatory, thanks to the magical addition of turmeric!
Also, it tastes like fall: warm, spicy, comforting. It’s great. I always follow the same base formula for any chia pudding: a can off coconut milk, 1 tbsp of maple syrup and 4 tbsp of chia seeds. With that base you can literally make any flavour you want.
Chia seeds are also such a nutrient-dense food! I’ve talked about it a lot, but these seeds are high in fibre, contain omega 3s and give a good protein boost! It’s pretty filling, low-carb and easy to prepare. It’s an awesome choice for busy humans (ahem, all of us), and paleo and vegan eaters alike. So yeah, go make this.
OTHER POSTS YOU MIGHT LIKE
Rose, Cardamom + Raspberry Chia Pudding
PALEO VS KETO: Which one is better for weight loss?
I’m really excited for November to roll up. For one, it’s NaNoWriMo–and I’m super excited to do this. For those of you that don’t know, NaNoWriMo (or National November Writing Month) is a one-month writing competition (mostly against yourself) to write a 50,000 word novel. I do it every single year, and I’ve never completed it.
But I think this is my year: I have a lot to write about, and a lot of personal experience from this last year to draw on.
I’ve also been trying to prioritize my fitness. In January, one of my new year’s resolutions was to be more fluid. In my body, in my sexuality. It was something I really wanted to explore. Pole has been the best way physically for me to find happiness in my body. But I’ve started trying to explore other avenues, courtesy of ClassPass, like dance and yoga. There’s something very beautiful about expressing yourself physically: it feels primal, sensual. I love that feeling. So if you follow me on Instagram, expect to see more of that! (Also, I’m a terrible dancer: you’ve been warned.)
Make sure to subscribe to my blog for more recipes, and let me know what your favourite go-to quick breakfast is in the comments below!
Golden Chai Chia Pudding with Cardamom Pear Compote
Ingredients
For the Chia Pudding:
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
For the pear compote:
- 2 Bartlett pears peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ginger
Instructions
For the chia pudding:
- Whisk together the coconut milk, maple syrup and spices. Add in the chia seeds and chill for at least 2 hours, until thickened, stirring occasionally.
For the compote:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until pears have softened and most of the liquid has absorbed.
Notes
Leave a Comment