Ch-ch-ch CHIA. Chia seed pudding recipe!
Hello and welcome to my very first blog post! I am a total dinosaur with computers and terrible at technology, so my apologies for this blog being all over the place!
I decided to create a blog because I have been getting so many questions on specific recipes, go-to snacks, and meals and I thought it would be awesome to put all of this in one place for you. I am still going to be posting regularly on Instagram, but will supplement with additional posts on here once in a while!
I don't want this to only be food related, as I have a lot more to say about life and mindset and Instagram's caption word count always seems to cut me off. I enjoy rambling and getting my feelings out, so even if nobody reads these posts I know it will be beneficial to me as my own little diary!
My first post is going to be on a very requested topic: Chia seed pudding! Chia seeds are such a powerful little thing and I eat them daily on top of toast or yogurt bowls, in my oatmeal, and as my newest obsession: Chia seed pudding. It is SO thick and creamy and I love pairing it with yogurt in a parfait! The texture is interesting and I personally love it, but if you prefer a smooth texture feel free to blend the pudding to make a smooth and creamy treat. Chia pudding is delicious and the fiber keeps me full for hours (a true feat) and can be mixed with so many flavors.
Chia seeds are truly little superfoods filled with so much goodness, including...
-FIBER: we all know this buzz word keeps us full and keeps our bowels regular, but did you know it also helps decrease the risk of colon cancer? Sold. Additionally, fiber slows the digestion process and causes chia seeds to have a low glycemic index so they won't spike blood sugar.
-Antioxidants: improve skin aging, reduce the risk of infection and cancer, and just sound cool. Sign me up!
-Omegas: these work wonders for your heart by reducing inflammation and blood pressure. They also lower your risk of breast and cervical cancer, which no one can deny is pretty cool.
- Protein: we are all obsessed with the P word, which helps us stay full and recover from workouts. Chia seeds boast 5 grams of plant protein per serving, and when soaked in a high protein pudding can really pack a punch!
-Magnesium: important for heart health, prevents migraines, improves gut health, gives energy, regulates calcium levels... the list goes on.
-Calcium: we all know that calcium is vital for strong bones and teeth, but did you know it also reduces PMS depression, protects the heart, reduces the rate of kidney stones, regulates blood pressure, and builds calcium stores in your bones to use when you are older?
So now that you see the magic of Chia Seeds, what do you say to some Chia Pudding?
Recipe:
Serves 4
-1/2 Cup of Chia Seeds (I use MammaChia!)
-1 scoop of protein (I used PlantFusion Vanilla Pea Protein)
-2/3 cup of Greek Yogurt of choice (I used plain Siggis whole milk. You can use vegan yogurt or even cottage cheese works great if you're into that!
-3.5 cups of milk of choice (I used Silk Almond Milk)
-Flavorings: vanilla, cinnamon, matcha, cacao, cocoa, coconut have all been tried and loved by me! Add about a tablespoon!
-Optional: superfood/supplement add-ins. Ideas are collagen, tumeric, maca.
-Optional: 2 tablespoons of nut butter of choice. I used Crazy Richard's cashew butter.
-Optional: sweetener. I did not use but maple syrup, sugar, or stevia will all work!
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Let sit for at least fifteen minutes or overnight. I prep these in a mason jar and keep them in the fridge all week long. These make a very thick and creamy chia pudding, you can add more milk to adjust texture to your liking!
Serving ideas : On toast, in a parfait, mixed into a smoothie, or in a loaded bowl. Or, of course, by the spoonful when you walk past the fridge because they are THAT good!
