Healthy Chia Seed Pudding
A healthy breakfast or pick-me-up snack packed with vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. Add blueberries, nuts and/or seeds to enhance brain health.
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 Monk fruit sugar (zero calories) Or 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
This brain health recipe is easy to prepare and has a lot of variety based on your tastes. It's a great way 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 that offer health value are coffee, dark chocolate, or other fruits.
Don't forget nuts or seeds for added nutrition for your brain.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 12.4gProtein: 3.3gFat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 5.3gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 6.9g
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