Recipe Directions
- 1. Put chia seeds in bowl. Add water. Stir thoroughly RIGHT AWAY otherwise it'll clump up.
- 2. Add honey and coconut and mix more with your spoon. Chia seeds will absorb a lot of water really fast and thicken up.
- 3. Add anything else you want, like 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, a few almonds, 1/2 tablespoon sunflower seeds etc. Just for taste and to give it some excitement.
- 4. By now your raw chia porridge should be pretty thick.
- 5. For extra pleasure, top your raw porridge with cashew milk and fresh or thawed blueberries.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian Raw porridge is a perfect way to start your morning! It's great because it's super quick - think 4 minutes or less.
Most mornings I'll start my day with a silky green smoothie. However, if I'm in the mood for a litte more excitement I'll perhaps have raw cereal, raw oatmeal or raw porridge :)
I like to keep both whole chia seeds and milled chia seeds on hand. I use milled chia seeds in this recipe, but in many of my raw chia puddings I use whole chia seed.
PS: You can use either whole chia seeds or milled chia seeds. Milled is best but whole will do. "Milled" just means ground. If you have a clean coffee grinder that you use for nut and seed grinding you can mill your own. But you can buy pre-milled chia seeds too. If you can only have one type on hand I'd go for whole chia seeds.
Enjoy your raw porridge for breakfast and let me know what you think!
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Calories, and Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, Calcium, and Iron.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Riboflavin.
Amounts per 238 g (8 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 365 | 15 % |
| Protein | 10 g | 18 % |
| Fat | 21 g | 26 % |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g | 12 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 21 g | 66 % |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 38 % |
| Iron | 5 mg | 37 % |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1 % |
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Cassena
Mar 30, 2013
would almond milk work to replace the water?
The Rawtarian
Mar 30, 2013
Hi Cassena, yes, definitely, that would be even nicer to use a nut milk! But if you don't have nut milk, water will work fine too.
Connie
Mar 28, 2013
Thank you so much for this recipe. It was so simple to put the whole chia and water and honey in the vitamix and give it a quick blend. Talk about a fast extremely satisfying breakfast.
The Rawtarian
Mar 30, 2013
Hi Connie, so glad you enjoyed!!
Kirsten
Feb 09, 2013
I made this recipe without the raisins as I didn't have any. I put walnuts, strawberries and blueberries on top and it was delicious! I also didn't put the cashew milk on as all I had was rice milk and I think it would have ruined it.
The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2013
Lions, tigers and elephants - on my! Walnuts, strawberries and blueberries - oh my! Sounds yum Kirsten
Michele Cochrane
Feb 07, 2013
Similar to Q. Xavier, in addition to your list, I add bananas, a lil maca powder, a ton of cinnamon, and a bit of Himalayan sea salt. The salt really draws all the flavors out. I crave this dish! Not to mention the energy it provides. I have to remind myself to eat lunch.
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The Rawtarian
Feb 08, 2013
Hi Michele, that sounds awesome and super filling!
stephanie
Sep 10, 2012
when making other chia puddings or porridge, do you always use milled chia seeds? Is this a bad meal for diabetics?
Maggie
Sep 06, 2012
This is my 1st time having chia and it's really not bad. I love that is easy to make. Thanks :)
The Rawtarian
Sep 07, 2012
That does not sound overly encouraging Maggie lol
Luci
Jul 07, 2012
mmm......even my daughter liked this!! Awesome. Thanks
The Rawtarian
Sep 07, 2012
A sure sign of success :)
Q. Xavier
Jun 30, 2012
In Philadelphia we have a tendency to over-do things. Love of sports. Love of Neighborhoods. Love of Food and Drink. A general distain for all things interfering with these, especially the Eagles, Flyers and Phillies... but I digress.
With that in mind, I have over-done your recipe with by adding Shelled Hemp Seeds, Maca Root Powder, Probiotics, Coconut Water and a smidge of Agave Nectar in the blender (All Raw, of course). Then throwing bananas, dates, pistachios and macadamias on top, again all raw. I sometimes sprinkle some celtic sea salt, if I am in a particularly savory mood, but generally this approach (albeit the proverbial "kitchen sink") satisfies all taste, texture and nutrient cravings for several hours.
Without your recipe I wouldn't have the foundation/base to go this H.A.M. on Chia Porridge...
...For that alone I thank you. My stomach also thanks you about 2x a day.
Thank you Lady Laura-Jane.
Stephanie
Jun 14, 2012
Yum! I just made this and I can definitely say this will be a staple in the breakfast recipe box! I made it with almond milk (added a little extra to thin it a bit more), local honey, and fresh strawberries from the farmer's market. I went a little heavy on the coconut because I love it, and it turned out great. Tastes just like my strawberries and cream oatmeal from when I was a kid! Thanks, Laura-Jane!
Organic Women
Jun 05, 2012
That is the first time I have experienced Chia seeds and they are very interesting little seeds and good for you too. A new breakfast treat for me - thank you! Truthfully tonight I am having it for dinner, lol.
Desirae
May 19, 2012
Hey there!
What would be a good replacement of raisins??
I was thinking dates (those are my favorite!)
What do you think??
Thanks, you are awesome!
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
chopped dates or chopped prunes or chopped apricots or you can omit the raisins entirely
Mdy
Apr 17, 2012
Hi there!
I am just curious as to how healthy this recipe is.
I calculated the calories in this porridge and it's near 1000!! Is this one serving? I love this recipe and it is delicious! (thank you) but I'm having a difficult time losing weight
Eating Raw and am wondering what your thoughts on chia seeds are in relation to weight loss.
Thanks so much!! I love the recipes!!
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
Hi Mdy,
I don't count calories, but I don't think your math is correct. Chia seeds in this recipe would be around 350 calories + coconut + and a few other odds and ends. Much less than 1000 cals
Kay Taylor
Mar 14, 2012
wonderfull
The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2012
Glad you like Kay!
Miriam
Mar 06, 2012
Would flax seeds work in this recipe?
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2012
No
Miriam
Mar 10, 2012
I prepared this recipe with chia seeds and it was so delicious! I used 2/3 ground flax seeds to 1/3 whole and the texture was great! I also added a bit of vanilla. Thank you for creating such a delectable recipe.
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