Matcha Chia Pudding


This is a nice breakfast or snack to make ahead of time. Super easy and super minimal to make! I admittedly wasn't fond of it the first time I tried it (as it was in the beginning of my keto journey and sugar withdrawals) but when I tried it months later I have taken a 180 on it now. This recipe is from Carb Manager and the follow recipe makes 1 serving. Double up for more because I totally think you can if it fits your macros. Tips on measurements below. Here is the recipe:

1/6 cup = 2 tbsp + 2 tsp


As you know, there's no 1/6 cup measurement that I know of. It is the equivalent of 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons. Carb Manager is not reliable for cutting down recipes giving you wonky numbers so you have to make your own chart and know how to navigate around this. If I have free time, I might work on a measurement equivalency chart but there might be some available on Google if you really want to see for yourself.

Also, not everyone has measuring cups to measure 3/4 cup and may find it cumbersome to measure and pour 1/4 cup three times. I personally use these angled cups on Amazon. Slightly off topic but if you want to half that for another recipe, I've found that my scoop from my Orgain Protein Powder is equal to 3 tbsp of powder as in a quarter of 3/4 cup (as in you want to cut down a recipe by 1/4 of it). Handy information! Measure it for yourself for accuracy. Like I said, maybe I'll work on a chart in the future to explain it better in the future.

Directions: In a mug add chia seeds and matcha powder giving it a good mix. Then you add the erythritol and almond milk and continue mixing until well combined. Don't forget the corners! Then set it in the fridge before you go to bed. 8ish hours later it is gelatinous! Don't make this the morning of because chia seeds need time to absorb the water and if you don't, then they will expand in YOU. Will cause minor digestive issues but never risk the severity of it. I've never had an issue making it before bed and having it for breakfast .

Whipped cream is optional but I never had it. Last time I put spiced strawberries on it but it is just as delicious by itself.

According to Carb Manager the macros are:


For this recipe I only used these ingredients:


My macros actually came out to:


I used a weight scale for grams. It gave me wild results otherwise. This is for utmost accuracy. If you really don't have a high priority for calories or macros then ignore this.

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