Easy-Peasy Chia Pudding

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Chia Pudding

 

 

Okay everyone, I just want to let ya’ll know that I am completely in love with chia seeds!

Why, you ask?

Benefits of Chia Seeds

  1. High in fiber!
  2. They are a great source of protein.
  3. Good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as phosphorus and manganese. Check out the nutritional info here.
  4. Can help with diabetes by stabilizing blood sugar level.
  5. They are full of antioxidants.
  6. Helps you feel fuller longer.
  7. Gluten-free.
  8. Great to replace eggs with in recipes due to it’s gelling effect.
  9. Help prevent dehydration during exercise since they hold up to 12x their wight in water and digest slowly.

Chia PuddingThere are so many great recipes you can do with chia seeds and this easy chia pudding is one of my favorites.

Where can you get your chia seeds? I get mine from Mountain Rose Herbs!

Easy-Peasy Chia Pudding
Serves 3
This a thick, rich, creamy pudding with a tapioca consistency. It is great as a dessert, snack, or breakfast, and the flavor combinations are practically limitless!
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Prep Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 Tbsp. *Chia Seeds
  2. 1 Cup Milk
  3. 2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
  4. 1 Tbsp. Honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice.
Instructions
  1. Place all the ingredients in a mason jar or bowl.
  2. Stir or shake until combined.
  3. Refrigerate 1 for hour or overnight until chia seeds form a thick gel and the pudding is the consistency of tapioca.
Notes
  1. * You may need more or less chia seeds because each brand/crop may absorb more or less liquid.
  2. There are so many different flavor combinations that you can make with this. Some of my favorites are chai, pumpkin spice, plain ol' vanilla, mocha, and matcha. If you come up with any fun flavor combinations I would love to hear of them in the comments!
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Kayla Dickens
Kayla is a mom of twins. She has always had a love for skin care and makeup and really discovered her passion for natural and organic products when she became pregnant and learned all about what is really in everyday skin products. Being a stay at home mom she has plenty of time to dream up and try out DIY recipes and blog about them and other topics that interest her like food, kids, and natural health.