Blended Chia & Oat Pudding with Tahini & Blueberries
 I love tahini - truly. It's one of my favorite things to use; whether that's in my breakfast, my salad, in my desserts and well you get the idea, it can be used in so many ways! 

This is one of those breakfasts (or snacks!) that packs a whole lot of nourishment into one bowl. The combination of protein powder, chia seeds, tahini, and oats gives you protein, healthy fats, and fiber to help keep you full and support steadier blood sugar and energy. Chia seeds are also a great plant-based source of omega-3s, while tahini provides minerals like calcium and magnesium. And those blueberries aren't just there because they're delicious, they're packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. It's balanced, satisfying, and a perfect example of how we can build meals that support our bodies without making nutrition ridiculously complicated.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt
  • 1 cup Oats
  • 1/2 cup Chia Seeds
  • 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 3 tbsps Tahini
  • 1 1/3 cups Blueberries
Instructions:
  1. In a blender, combine the milk, yogurt, oats, chia seeds, and protein powder. Blend on high until smooth.
  2. Pour into a sealed container and refrigerate overnight or for at least eight hours.
  3. Divide the oats evenly between bowls or containers. Top with tahini and blueberries. Enjoy!
4 servings


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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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