I made this recipe for the first time this morning on a suggestion from my friend, Amie. Chia seeds are high in calcium, fibre, and omega-3’s. This pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free (if made with a milk alternative), and egg-free. Prepare it within minutes for a quick, healthy breakfast or dessert, or make it the day before (keep covered in the fridge). Serve it alone, or with fresh fruit such as blueberries.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup milk (almond, soy, rice, dairy etc.)
2 tbsp dried chia seeds
1/2 banana
1/8 tsp cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
optional: 1-2 tbsp almond or peanut butter (this will add 100-200 extra calories). 1 tsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a blender. Let stand a few minutes (to thicken). Enjoy! Makes 1 serving (about 1 cup)
Nutrition info (one recipe, made with almond milk and without nut butter):
- Calories: 200
- Carbs: 29 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Fibre: 10 g
- Calcium: 285 mg (30% DV)
- Zinc: 1 mg (about 10% DV)
DINUTRITION 
Reblogged this on Project Live Happy and commented:
I’m going to try this one!
Yum! I’ve just gotten into chia seeds, myself — I stick a half tablespoon in my water and it keeps my mind wandering to food when I shouldn’t be eating (:
Nice! Thanks Deanna 🙂 I like the idea of adding a nut/seed butter, yum. BTW – I find the black chia seeds gel the best; I’ve had less luck with the white for gelling success.
Thanks for the tip! The white seeds seemed to work OK for me. I also find it depends on the type of fluid you use.
I reblogged this on Roman Life, thanks!
This sounds awesome. Going to have to try it. We are attempting to lower the amount of gluten foods in our diet.
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How does it taste if you leave out the sweet stuff? Maybe use some vanilla and cinnamon instead?
The sweetness from the banana was enough for me. The tsp of sugar is optional (based on how sweet you want it to taste).
Great recipe and a good way to get Omega 3’s! Thanks for sharing!