Healthy Chia Seed Pudding
A healthy breakfast or snack packed with vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Almond or cashew milk Almond or cashew milk are the right consistency. Full fat coconut milk makes a creamier and thicker pudding.
- ½ cup Chia seeds Or if you prefer, ground flax seeds
- 1-2 Tbsp Maple syrup or monk fruit sugar (zero calories) May use a few drops of stevia. Add more or less to taste or omit completely.
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Optional, OR more to taste (I'm a big cinnamon fan)
- Fresh berries Blueberries, blackberries, and/or raspberries your choice or leave out.
- Bananas, sliced Optional
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl, add dairy-free milk, chia seeds, maple syrup (or other sweetners of choice, to taste), and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours). The chia pudding should be thick and creamy. If not, add more chia seeds, stir, and refrigerate for another hour or so.
- Enjoy as is, or layer with banana and/or fresh berries! Will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Melissa's Modifications:
Such an easy recipe with a lot of variety based on your tastes. Great to get you started or as a pick me up during the day.
Packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients such as anthocyanins in red and purple berries, Vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron.
Other flavors to consider for your pudding ... coffee, dark chocolate, or other fruit.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 12.4gProtein: 3.3gFat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 5.3gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 6.9g
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