- Easy
- 15 min
- 2 serv.
- 2 synergies
- Now at its best: Pumpkin Seeds
A steaming bowl of porridge without grains — ground pumpkin seeds and chia seeds form the base, bound with full-fat coconut milk and warmed with cinnamon and ginger. Creamy, filling and perfect as an evening breakfast.
There is something deeply comforting about this porridge. The coconut milk begins to steam in the saucepan as you stir in the ground pumpkin seeds — the mixture thickens surprisingly fast and develops that soft, porridge-like texture you know from classic oats, but without a grain in sight. The cinnamon and ginger fill the kitchen with a warmth that relaxes you before you've even taken the first spoonful. The chia seeds give just enough body, the flaxseed a subtle nutty undertone. A cloud of coconut flakes on top catches the light like fresh-fallen snow. This is the kind of breakfast — or evening meal — where you clasp your bowl with both hands and forget the world for a moment.
- 5
- min prep
- 10
- min cook
- 15
- min total
Nutritional Synergies
This recipe combines ingredients that enhance each other:
Chia Seeds 
Coconut Milk Perfect chia pudding base
Technical: Chia seeds contain ALA omega-3 fatty acids that are fat-soluble. The MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) in coconut milk are rapidly absorbed and form a fat matrix that increases bioavailability of omega-3 from chia seeds. Additionally, chia seeds absorb the liquid forming a pudding-like texture with optimal nutrient delivery.
What does this mean for you? Soak chia seeds overnight in coconut milk for the perfect pudding. The coconut fat helps your body absorb more omega-3 from the chia seeds.
HeartDigestion
Vanilla Extract 
Cinnamon Vanillin + cinnamaldehyde reduce sugar craving
Technical: Vanillin activates sweet receptors (T1R2/T1R3) without providing calories, increasing perceived sweetness of dishes by 30-40%. Cinnamon's cinnamaldehyde activates AMPK and supports glucose uptake in cells, biochemically reducing sugar cravings. Together they lower the need for added sugar: vanilla makes sweeter (sensory), cinnamon supports glucose balance (metabolic).
What does this mean for you? Add vanilla extract + cinnamon to your coffee, oatmeal or yogurt instead of sugar. Your brain experiences sweetness but your glucose balance stays stable — the smartest way to eat less sugar.
Blood SugarWeight Loss
Instructions
- 1 Heat the coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam — do not boil.
Nutrition per serving
Indicative values per serving.
Timing & Suitability
Shelf life: 2 days in fridge