Chia Pudding is made with unlimited amount of whole and nutritious ingredients.
It is very easy and takes minutes to prepare. It is made ahead of time so it is ready to go in the morning when you are rushing to get going.
Perfect to help you live your best healthy life. Chia Seed Pudding has healthy fats, nutritious seeds and fruits for fiber, and you can add a bit of probiotics for gut health.
How to Make Chia Seed Pudding?
No matter how much you want make, a little or a lot you are using the same ratio: 4 parts liquid to 1 part chia seeds
The key to the perfect consistency in your Chia Seed Pudding is mixing your liquid, sweeteners and flavors before adding your chia seeds.
It takes at minimum 30 minutes in the refrigerator for your chia seed pudding to set, but longer is optimal.
Tips & Tricks: If you want your pudding a little sweeter add a tablespoon of sweetened vanilla yogurt to your mix, or you could add a dollop of honey to your mix.
Why Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds are high in fiber, omega-3’s and Protein. Making it a triple threat to eating healthy.
Chia seeds swell when combined in liquid creating a jelly like texture. Since these little healthy power houses swell, they have the ability to fill you up, and make you more satiated when eating them.
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Why Chia Seed Pudding?
Cold, creamy dessert for breakfast or after dinner. This diverse recipe can change based on your additions. Sweet juicy berries, crunchy nuts, sweet honey or maple syrup.
Great to boost your morning energy level, and help you with maintaining healthy gut health. Great to satisfy that craving for sweets while eating something nourishing and low in sugar.
Best Toppings for Healthy Chia Seed Pudding.
All berries are perfect for topping your Chia Seed Pudding. Fresh berries with a drizzle of local honey is a great way to make the most of your pudding.
Nuts are another great source of healthy fats to boost the absorption of nutrients. Add a drizzle of local maple syrup for a sweet uplift of flavor.
Add a bit of dairy free probiotic yogurt to help maintain healthy gut bacteria.
Banana slices for potassium and slow sugar boost, with some dark chocolate shavings for antioxidants.
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds.
Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
CHIA SEED PUDDING
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup nut milk of your choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop Collagen Powder optional
TOPPINGS
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Yogurt
- Slivered Almonds
- drizzle of honey
- dusting of cinnamon
Instructions
CHIA SEED PUDDING
- In a bowl or small pitcher add milk, vanilla extract, and collagen or protein powder
- Stir to combine
- Add in chia seeds and stir to combine
- Pour evenly into two different container
- Place containers in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight
TOPPINGS
- When ready to eat or serve, remove from refrigerator and top with berries, almonds and honey.
I am making this again – third time in two weeks! I love this easy pudding – I do not do nut milks as I have a slight allergy but whole milk as well as coconut have been working great! Going to add some peaches to the batch today.