Have you ever tried chia seed pudding? Have you made chia seed pudding? I finally jumped on the chia seed pudding train a few years ago and for the tip of the week I want to see if I can get you excited about it too! It’s a super healthy snack or side to add to your meal plan.
Why? Chia seeds provide calcium, manganese, magnesium, selenium, copper, iron, and phosphorus. In addition, a one-ounce serving of chia seeds has:
- Calories: 138
- Protein: 4.7 g
- Fat: 8.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 9.8 g
- Sugar: 0 g
Chia seeds are high in Omega 3 fatty acids (the good fat!) and their high fiber and protein content makes them just an all-around great addition to your diet. There are lots of ways to use them, but I have found chia seed pudding makes a great snack or breakfast.
There are hundreds of variations on the chia seed pudding recipe, but here’s the recipe that’s working for me right now.
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 t. Stevia
- 2/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 t. Cinnamon
- 1/4 t. Vanilla
Mix the almond milk and the coconut milk until smooth. Add in the chia seeds, stevia, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir well. Let sit for 10 minutes and come back and stir again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with fruit. Yum! If it is thicker than you want after sitting, add some more milk!
A few notes – I also often used carton coconut milk – but I’m liking the creaminess from canned right now. You can really use any type of milk you like. Experiment! See what works for you and let us know!
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