Healthy and easy recipe for chia porridge

Today, chia seeds can be found in all supermarkets, and chia porridge has become a regular feature in many Danish homes. Of course, not as often as the oatmeal, but many have tried a breakfast with chia seeds - probably with varying success. Some, however, don't like it so much about the “slimy” chia porridge. And that’s a shame, because the bad review is because you haven’t tried a proper recipe. 

TIP: Also try this recipe: matcha overnight oats, baked carrot cake porridge or baked oatmeal with banana

The best chia porridge

For a chia porridge to be really good, you must first and foremost succeed in dosing the right amount of chia seeds to liquid. If you use too much or too little, you can get either a slimy or too dry consistency. In this recipe, 1 tbsp. of chia seeds is used, which is good for 1 dl of liquid, but try it out for yourself. Next, I also personally think that it is a must to stir a little Greek yogurt or skyr into the chia porridge. It really lifts the finished result, as the porridge gets a slightly sour twist and becomes creamier. Last (but certainly not least) you must remember to taste the porridge. Chia seeds do not taste of anything on their own, so they will taste of the liquid they absorb. Here, milk is added and sweetened with a little honey or maple syrup, and then the porridge gets a fresh twist from the yogurt. And then there are the various toppings, which are almost as important as the porridge itself. Just as plain oatmeal is a boring pleasure, chia porridge is also boring without any kind of topping. 

TIP: Also try a recipe for blueberry smoothie bowl, oatmeal with eggs or oatmeal cookies

Toppings for chia porridge

• Jam or compote - It's really delicious to top with jam or compote. Try f.eks this rhubarb compote or raw pickled rhubarb.
• Fruit and berries – It always tastes great to top with a mix of seasonal fruits and berries that add something fresh and sweet.
• Nut butter – Homemade nut butter , almond butter, peanut butter, hazelnut butter - it all tastes so delicious on it. Also try the recipe for homemade nutella with hazelnuts or delicious date caramel.
• Granola or muesli - adds a nice crunch on top. Try, for example this banana granola or healthy chocolate granola or spiced apple granola
• Cocoa nibs – Small pieces of roasted cocoa bean (or simply just a little chopped chocolate).
• Nuts or coconut flakes - a little coarsely chopped nuts or toasted coconut flakes add crunch, good flavor and satiety.

Tips for the chia porridge recipe

• You can add oatmeal to your chia porridge. It gives a slightly different consistency a la “overnight oats” or “bircher muesli". Add 2 tbsp. oatmeal and 0.5 dl extra milk
• If you want to make the recipe vegan, you can use plant-based milk and yogurt. Try, for example, coconut yogurt.
• Try stirring some jam or pureed berries together with chia seeds and milk - you'll get a colorful and delicious berry porridge.