Nikki Yelton is a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian Nutritionist serving clients worldwide. She offers a personalized functional medicine approach using advanced labs and her unique 5-phase method. Nikki helps purpose-driven women who have tried everything finally restore their energy and reclaim their health--without another DIY protocol--so they can show up fully in their work and at home!
I’ve got the perfect breakfast formula + recipe— simple, easy to make, portable, and nutrient dense. This Papaya Chia Pudding is the perfect breakfast for busy mornings and all-day energy.
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What you choose to eat in the morning for breakfast determines your energy for the ENTIRE DAY!
That’s why we want to make sure whatever we choose it’s balanced with the right amount of macronutrients to stabilize blood sugar. Doing this keeps our energy up and metabolism strong.
And since we want to support gut health and autoimmunity to feel our best, we also want to ensure our breakfast has the fiber, vitamins, and minerals that support cellular healing.
But mornings can be chaotic, and a balanced breakfast might not be a top priority. I get it!
So what’s my solution? I’ve got the perfect breakfast formula + recipe— simple, easy to make, portable, and nutrient dense.
One of my go-to breakfasts to prep is chia pudding! 👇🏻
You can prepare it in under five minutes the night before, let the chia seeds work their magic overnight, and voilá you’ve got a delicious breakfast pudding that can last you up to 4 days!
The flavor options are endless for chia pudding but one fresh summer combo I am loving at the moment is this Papaya Coconut Chia Pudding.
What’s unique about this chia pudding recipe is that papaya is particularly effective in supporting digestion.
Papaya contains a natural enzyme called papain, which can help you better digest food and absorb nutrients.
Papain helps your body break down proteins into peptides and amino acids.
What this means for you is less bloating and gas + better and more consistent digestion. Not to mention, chia seeds also pack a punch with incredible health benefits:
Fiber in chia seeds feeds the good bacteria in your gut, keeping your microbiome balanced and healthy.
Chia seeds are a complete protein
They contain all nine essential amino acids that the body can’t make.
Rich plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are effective at reducing inflammation.
This Papaya Chia Pudding is the perfect breakfast for busy mornings and all-day energy.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup Chia Seeds
1 cup Plain Coconut Milk (from the carton)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups Papaya (chopped)
Instructions
Add the chia seeds, coconut milk, and vanilla extract to a bowl. Whisk well to thoroughly combine.
Refrigerate for at least one hour or until the chia seeds have set.
Once the pudding is ready, mash the papaya in a bowl. Then, layer the mashed papaya and pudding into jars. Enjoy!
Just 5 minutes of prepwork the night before can save you time and sanity during those busy mornings. And you’ll be setting yourself up for better energy and digestion.
BONUS: This recipe is AIP compliant (which can reduce inflammation further when you have leaky gut and autoimmunity).
"When it comes to balancing our body, healing the gut, reversing autoimmunity, and achieving optimal health—we are a lot like a car that won’t run right. In order to fix the problem once and for all instead of relying on jumper cables, we must get underneath the hood, run the diagnostics, and replace the battery so that it runs good as new."
-Nikki Yelton, RD
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