I tried chia seeds for the first time yesterday. Yes, the ch-ch-chia. Same stuff. In addition to sprouting within hours to make a fun toy, they are also high in fiber, antioxidants, protein, and full of vitamins, minerals and omega-3s. All good stuff.
When you add chia to any liquid, it gels and thickens up. This is why it lends itself to making healthy pudding. A mixture of milk and chia seeds, stirred together and chilled in the fridge for 30 minutes, and you have instant pudding that's actually good for you!
Chia Chocolate Pudding
Serves 2
1/4 cup chia seeds
3/4 cup milk (I used almond milk)
2 Tablespoons hot chocolate mix
or
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon sweetener (sugar, stevia, or agave)
Combine all ingredients in a covered container. I used a mason jar. Stir well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so.
My verdict: I used hot chocolate mix and found it maybe needed a little more flavor. I think the cocoa/sugar combo is the way to go. I might just top mine off with some extra chocolate.
When you add chia to any liquid, it gels and thickens up. This is why it lends itself to making healthy pudding. A mixture of milk and chia seeds, stirred together and chilled in the fridge for 30 minutes, and you have instant pudding that's actually good for you!
Chia Chocolate Pudding
Serves 2
1/4 cup chia seeds
3/4 cup milk (I used almond milk)
2 Tablespoons hot chocolate mix
or
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon sweetener (sugar, stevia, or agave)
Combine all ingredients in a covered container. I used a mason jar. Stir well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so.
My verdict: I used hot chocolate mix and found it maybe needed a little more flavor. I think the cocoa/sugar combo is the way to go. I might just top mine off with some extra chocolate.
As a side note, if you want to feel like a successful gardener, plant some mint. At the end of last summer, my Mom gave me a few mint plants she had transplanted from her garden. I left them in my car for an entire weekend, planted them when I got home, and watered a few times. Once, while weeding, I accidentally pulled one up, and just jammed it back in the ground. This spring, an explosion of mint plants came up, and I have more mint than I know what to do with!
Chia pudding with hazelnut milk, cocoa powder, honey and coconut oil was a success. Still tweaking, but I think I am used to pudding being more sugary, which is what we're trying to avoid here!
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