Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seeds are one of my favorite 'super-foods'. By adding them to oatmeal, water, smoothies, stir fries, or eating them raw, I can eat  4-5 tablespoons a day. Chia Seeds are little, black, grey, and white seeds that absorb 12 times their weight in water. They are good for weight loss, feeling full, hydration, and controlling blood sugar.

This is my favorite way to eat chia seeds. The Chia seed forms a gel when mixed with water and when left alone forms a 'pudding' like consistency that makes for a dessert you feel good about. I will have this for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. If you have any questions feel free to ask!

Basic Chia Seed Pudding

3 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds
1 Cup of Homemade Almond Milk
Stevia, Honey, or Maple Syrup (I don't recommend Agave)

Combine all ingredients into a bowl and whisk. Let the mixture sit for 1 minute and then whisk again. At this point you can add any ingredients you would like for flavoring. Some can include:

• Nuts
• 1/4 tsp of Vanilla Extract (Vanilla Pudding)
• Coconut
• Bananas
• Craisins, Raisins, Dried Fruit
• Bee Pollen. 
• cacao/cocoa powder

Whisk again and pour into a mug or jar and refrigerate for an hour/overnight.

Chia Seed Morning Smoothie

Drink this. I've been drinking this every other morning and boy do I love/hate it. Forget how it tastes, it's good for you. Doesn't that just make you want to dive right in? ciao.

Chia Seed Morning Smoothie

2 leaves of lettuce or kale

1/2 a cucumber

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1.5 cups water, coconut water, or pear juice

Blend in Blender. Drink fast!

Note: I suggest eating 2 tablespoons a day of chia seeds. They are insanely good for you and if you put 1 tablespoon in your water it will turn a lovely consistency. I wait for that. It's like jello water. I happen to love this but that's just me.