I always try to make it a mission to get at LEAST 5 servings of vegetables in each day. ⁠

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When I break that down, that means:⁠

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✔️ 1 at breakfast OR for a snack⁠

✔️ 2 at lunch⁠

✔️ 2 at dinner⁠

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2 at lunch and 2 at dinner is never a problem for me, but sometimes getting veggies at breakfast is hard! Unless your having eggs every morning, the other breakfast go-to's don't always seem like they lend themselves well to added veggies... oatmeal? baked goods?... chia pudding!?!⁠

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I actually find ways to add veggies to ALL of those breakfast go-to's! ⁠

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This week, I made a big batch of what I am calling my Grinch's Green Pudding! ⁠

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It is a classic chia pudding but instead of JUST almond milk, I have set it with a well-rounded green smoothie so that I can a full cup of spinach per serving! ⁠

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I love topping it with frozen pomegranate seeds to give the green it's holiday red companion and calling it a Christmas treat! ⁠

This breakfast is high in healthy fats, protein (I add collagen powder!), magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, folate and potassium!!! Just what a momma and her growing baby need! 😘⁠

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WARNING: Those who consume may experience the sensation of their heart growing three sizes that day! 😜⁠

The Grinch’s Green Pudding

(PALEO, GF, DF, V)

TIME: 15 minutes (+ overnight)

SERVINGS: 4

INGREDIENTS

4 cups unsweetened almond milk

4 cups baby spinach

2 tbsp maple syrup

1/4 cup collagen powder

3/4 cup chia seeds

1 cup pomegranate seeds

DIRECTIONS

⁠1) Blend the maple syrup, almond milk, spinach and collagen powder in a blender until smooth

2) In a large bowl or jar, add the blended liquid and the chia seeds. Whisk if you are using a bowl or cover the jar with a lid and shake vigorously.

3) Place in the fridge to set overnight and then enjoy in the morning topped with fresh or frozen pomegranate seeds!

How do you sneak your veggies in?

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COMMENT below and let me know how you sneak veggies in at breakfast or if you need a little help sneaking veggies in at all!

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As always, thanks for stopping by!

Kisses & kombucha,

Meg