When added to liquid, dry chia seeds immediately begin to form a hydrogel capsule, absorbing up to 27 times their weight in water. When mixed with unsweetened almond or coconut milk, it's pudding with a consistency similar to tapioca!
Chia seeds are extremely beneficial for your health for many reasons like the high content of fiber & healthy omega-3 fats. They keep you fuller, longer and give tons of energy!
Vanilla chia seed pudding:
Ingredients- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla (optional)
- 1 packet stevia (optional)
Mix almond milk and chia seeds together.
After a few minutes stir again.
Cover and put in the fridge overnight.
When ready to eat, add vanilla extract & stevia.
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cacao or unsweetened coco powder
- 2-5 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Add all ingredients except sweetener to a mixing bowl and whisk vigorously to combine. If not blending (which I preferred!), sweeten to taste with maple syrup at this time. If blending, you can sweeten later with maple syrup or dates.
Let rest covered in the fridge overnight or at least 3-5 hours (or until it's achieved a pudding-like consistency).
If blending, add to a blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Sweeten to taste.
Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 2-3 days, though best when fresh.
Serve chilled with desired toppings, such as fruit, granola or coconut whipped cream.
Do you have a favorite chia seed pudding recipe?
