Chia seeds are growing in popularity and rightfully so. They are jam packed with omega 3 fatty acids and fiber. They provide a blood sugar managing punch to any regimen.
You our can eat it as a breakfast or a side/snack. There are a gazillion ways to prepare and enjoy chia seed pudding.
There is a little magic that happens when you make chia seed pudding. You need the right combination of liquid to chia seed to form that perfect texture. Experiment and enjoy.
You our can eat it as a breakfast or a side/snack. There are a gazillion ways to prepare and enjoy chia seed pudding.
3. Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 2 servings, about ¾ cup each
Ingredients:
1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbsp. raw honey
⅓ cup chia seeds
½ tsp. pure vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation:
1. Combine almond milk, honey, chia seeds, and extract in a medium bowl; mix well.
2. Cover bowl; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, mixing after 2 hours.
3. Divide evenly into 2 servings.
(Source: Beachbody Blog)
2. Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding
(Source: Beachbody Blog)
Prep time
10 mins
Serves: 4 servings (⅔ cup each)
Ingredients
2 cups unsweetened almond milk beverage
2 tsp. raw honey
½ cup chia seeds
2 cups fresh (or frozen) raspberries (reserve 8 for garnish)
Fresh mint leaves (for garnish; optional)
Instructions
1. Combine almond milk, honey, chia seeds, and raspberries in a medium bowl; mix well.
2.Cover bowl; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, mixing after 2 hours.
3. Place chia seed mixture in small serving glasses or bowls; garnish with raspberries and mint leaves if desired.
1. Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Seed Pudding
Serves 1
Ingredients
1/4 cup cottage cheese
1 tbs greek yogurt
1 cup chopped strawberries, divided
1/2 cup almond milk
1/8 tsp vanilla
2 tsp raw sugar or other natural sweetener of your choice
2 tbs chia seeds
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, greek yogurt, 1/2 cup strawberries, almond milk, vanilla and raw sugar and blend, blend, blend until the mixture is completely smooth and adorably pink. You may have to scrape down with a spatula once in between.
2.Pour into a lidded container and add the chia seeds, stirring well. Let sit overnight (at least 24 hours, the longer it sets, the thicker it gets!) in the refrigerator.
3. The next day when you are ready to eat it, stir it again to distribute the seeds evenly and serve with the remaining 1/2 cup chopped strawberries. Yum!
(Source: The Foodie and The Fix)
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