Thursday, December 29, 2011

Chocolate Chia Pudding (Dairy, Gluten/Grain and Refined Sugar Free)

Chia seeds, known for their role in the "chia pets" are also super food for our bodies.  This antioxidant is rich in Omega-3, protein, fiber and much more.
One way our family enjoys this seed is by making it into a pudding.  One of our favourites is chocolate,  however it is also delicious with pure vanilla or almond flavour.


Ingredients (for 2-3 people)
  • 1/2 cup ground chia/salba seeds (white or black) *
  • 2 tablespoons raw cocoa
  • 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or rice milk 
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup


Directions
  1.     Mix all ingredients together and let sit for at least 40 minutes to thicken.


* * you can use whole chia seeds as well however I have heard that ground has less risk of sticking to the insides of your digestive tract.



2 comments:

  1. Let sit... where? Fridge?

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    1. Good question, if you are eating right away you can just let it sit on the counter to thicken or if it is for later the fridge would be best.

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