Superfood
so͞opərˌfo͞od
noun
Chia seeds are a superfood. They have:
Antioxidants.
Protein.
Fiber.
Omega-3 fatty acids.
If you're looking to eat clean, these little seeds are a must-have.
This pudding recipe is an easy way to eat chia a little more creatively than just sprinkling it on top of yogurt or mixing it into the morning smoothie. Surprisingly, the seeds can hold up to 9x their weight in water, and therefore expand and take on a gelatinous consistency when soaked in liquid. Essentially, perfect pudding.
You don't even have to flavor it with vanilla if you don't want to... other options include adding a few drops of hazelnut extract, instant coffee powder, raw cacao powder, cinnamon, or coconut extract.
Suggestion: make this pudding at night, refrigerate it, and indulge in the morning with some fresh fruit. The portion size may seem small, but chia seeds keep you full for hours thanks to the ridiculous amount of protein packed into them.
so͞opərˌfo͞od
noun
- a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.
Chia seeds are a superfood. They have:
Antioxidants.
Protein.
Fiber.
Omega-3 fatty acids.
If you're looking to eat clean, these little seeds are a must-have.
This pudding recipe is an easy way to eat chia a little more creatively than just sprinkling it on top of yogurt or mixing it into the morning smoothie. Surprisingly, the seeds can hold up to 9x their weight in water, and therefore expand and take on a gelatinous consistency when soaked in liquid. Essentially, perfect pudding.
You don't even have to flavor it with vanilla if you don't want to... other options include adding a few drops of hazelnut extract, instant coffee powder, raw cacao powder, cinnamon, or coconut extract.
Suggestion: make this pudding at night, refrigerate it, and indulge in the morning with some fresh fruit. The portion size may seem small, but chia seeds keep you full for hours thanks to the ridiculous amount of protein packed into them.
Vanilla Chia Pudding
Serves 2
Ingredients
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup pre/probiotic vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened milk (regular, almond, soy,
coconut, etc)
1 tbsp agave nectar (or honey, sugar, etc)
fruit and nuts of choice
To Prepare
Some combinations of toppings include:
- orange zest, granola, chocolate shavings
- strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, walnuts
- mango, peach, pineapple
- grapefruit, almond butter
- bananas, peanut butter, honey, cinnamon
- grapes, kiwi
- apples, plums, brown sugar
Serves 2
Ingredients
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup pre/probiotic vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened milk (regular, almond, soy,
coconut, etc)
1 tbsp agave nectar (or honey, sugar, etc)
fruit and nuts of choice
To Prepare
- Place chia seeds in a bowl
- Add yogurt, milk, and sweetener and stir thoroughly
- Cover and place in fridge overnight
- Before serving, stir the pudding and add milk to adjust consistency
- Top with fruit and nut combinations of choice
Some combinations of toppings include:
- orange zest, granola, chocolate shavings
- strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, walnuts
- mango, peach, pineapple
- grapefruit, almond butter
- bananas, peanut butter, honey, cinnamon
- grapes, kiwi
- apples, plums, brown sugar