ChIA SEED PUDDING

Over the last few weeks, I have been trying different recipes for Chia Seed Pudding and I have found my absolute favorite combination and wanted to share it with you guys.

I honestly can't think of anything that delivers more nutrients in fewer calories than Chia Seeds.  Chia seeds aren't just for making a Bob Ross Chia Pet - nutritionally, they kick ass. 

They kick so much ass, the word Chia is Mayan for "kicking crazy amounts of ass" ... actually it's Mayan for "Strength" which is still pretty awesome.

Facts: 2 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds are LOADED with Fiber (11g), are a good source of Protein (4g), Healthy Fat (9g with 5g of which being Omega 3s), <140 calories and naturally low in carbohydrates.  They are also Gluten Free, GMO Free and typically organic.  I say they are typically organic because I'm not sure ALL are but I have never seen any that weren't.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
• 1 Cup Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Chai Tea  
• ​Toppings (Dried Fruit, Toasted Coconut, Raw Coconut, Cocoa Nibs, etc)

Directions:

• Mix your liquid base (Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Chai Tea, Soy Milk, Coconut Milk, etc) with the Chia Seeds in a mason jar (or other container)
• Stir / Shake Well 
• Let sit for at least 4 hours. (I leave mine in the fridge overnight)
• In the morning, you'll need to stir them incredibly well and then leave for another 15-20 mins or so and you'll find they are the perfect pudding consistency.
• Top with your favorite toppings - Coconut and Cocoa Nibs are my favorite but cocoa nibs and dried cherries is pretty amazing as well.

Enjoy!!

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