Vanilla Crunch Chia Power Bowl
Give your mornings a creamy, crunchy upgrade with this Vanilla Crunch Chia Power Bowl. Inspired by bircher-style oats, it's packed with fibre from chia seeds, oats, and almonds - and naturally sweet from blueberries and a drizzle of honey.
It’s the ultimate quick-fix breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels like a superfood.
Info
Prep time:
Cooking time:
Difficulty:
Serves:
Healthy, No-Cook
5 mins
5 mins plus soaking
Easy
2
Sugars
13g
Kcal
322
Fibre
10g
Fat
14g
Protein
11g
Saturates
2g
Salt
0.3g
Carbs
32g
Info
Cooking time:
Prep time:
5 mins
Healthy, No-Cook
Difficulty:
Serves:
5 mins plus soaking
Easy
2
Info
~N/A~
Prep time:
Cooking time:
~N/A~
Difficulty:
~N/A~
Serves:
~N/A~
Dietary Types
Sugars
13g
Fibre
10g
Protein
11g
Salt
0.3g
Info
Prep time:
Cooking time:
Difficulty:
Serves:
Healthy, No-Cook
5 mins
5 mins plus soaking
Easy
2
Sugars
~N/A~
Fibre
~N/A~
Protein
~N/A~
Salt
~N/A~
Info
Prep time:
~N/A~
Cooking time:
~N/A~
Difficulty:
~N/A~
Serves:
~N/A~
Dietary Types
Kcal
~N/A~
Fat
~N/A~
Saturates
~N/A~
Carbs
~N/A~
Ingredients:
• 50g jumbo porridge oats
• 200ml unsweetened almond milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt
• 25g chia seeds
• 150g blueberries
• 25g almonds, slivered or flaked
• Clear honey, to taste
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, almond milk, vanilla extract, yogurt, and chia seeds.
2. Let the mixture soak for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for a creamier texture.
3. Once thickened, stir in half of the blueberries.
4. Spoon the mix into two bowls. Top each with the remaining blueberries, slivered almonds, and a drizzle of honey.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy chilled!
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
• Use Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and protein
• Swap almonds for pumpkin or sunflower seeds to make it nut-free
• Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth
Storage & Meal Prep:
• Lasts 3 days in the fridge—perfect for busy mornings
• Store in jars for grab-and-go convenience
• Add toppings just before eating to keep texture fresh
Ideal For:
• Overnight oat lovers
• Busy parents and professionals
• Fibre-focused foodies