Sunday, 21 September 2014

Chia Pudding for Breakfast

Basic Chia Pudding is simple.  In a glass mix:
  • 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • About 1/4 cup of your favorite milk (I choose almond milk)
Stir and let stand for about an hour or overnight in the fridge.

It's pretty bland, so I've tried a few different things.

Add some cinnamon and nutmeg when you add the milk.
A bit of vanilla extract adds some flavor.
A small teaspoon of cocoa powder mixed in is yummy.
If you must have it sweetened, a bit of stevia does the trick.

You can make it look like a parfait by layering it with diced avocado and fruit.  Or just put fruit on the top.  A sprinkle of unsweetened coconut on top also adds a nice flavour.

Chia is a fantastic food.  It has lots of calcium, fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, phosphorous, protein, and more!  Check out this article about the benefits of Chia.

Chia Pudding has become my number one breakfast choice.