Chia seeds are tiny little things with a HUGE nutritional profile. They contain calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and are a great source of healthy omega-3 fats. What more, chia seeds are tasteless so you can add them to just about anything you eat, on top of salads, with a spread on toast...it's so easy to receive the benefits of this superfood everyday.
Chia seeds also make a great source of protein for vegetarians and don't have any cholesterol. One 28-gram serving of these super seeds has 4.4 grams of protein, nearly 10 per cent of the daily value.
Vanilla and Coconut Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups almond milk (or soy, coconut, or regular milk) 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey) Pinch of salt (be careful not to add too much) Chopped fruits - a mix of any seasonal fruits you like to go on top
Directions:
- 1. Put the chia seeds in a medium bowl.
- 2. Add almond milk, vanilla, shredded coconut, maple syrup and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk to combine.
- 3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. If your not to crazy to eat the pudding (difficult I know), then I recommend letting the pudding rest in the refrigerator overnight, but 4 hours will do if you can't wait.
- 4. Top with seasonal fruit and devour!
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