Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding is something that everyone in our home enjoys!  Chia seeds are a great source of calcium, fiber, Omega-3 fats and protein!  There are so many ways to mix it up for variety.

Benefits of Chia Seeds

~~~Basic Recipe - About 4 servings

1 1/2 cups milk (coconut, almond, organic)
3 Tbsp. real maple syrup
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 tsp. vanilla extract (almond is good too!)

Add ingredients in a pint mason jar with lid and shake.  Set on the counter for 5 minutes.  Shake again to redistribute the seeds (so they do not clump together).  Let set in the fridge.  Ready to eat in an hour but can last up to a week.

Mix it up....Add 2 tbsp. cocoa powder for chocolate pudding.  Add more maple syrup (or pure stevia drops) to desired sweetness.  Mix in frozen blueberries.  For thinner pudding add more milk.

~~~Banana Chia Pudding - 2 servings

1 cup coconut milk
1 very ripe banana
3 Tbsp. chia seeds

1/8 tsp. vanilla extract

Sliced bananas (opt.)

Blend coconut milk and banana in a blender.  Pour into a pint mason jar and add chia and vanilla.  Put the lid on and shake.  Let sit on the counter at room temp for 5 minutes.  Shake again.  Let set up in the fridge.  This pudding is best eaten within 2 days as the banana will brown and ripen more. Top with sliced bananas.