contributed by Hillary Mamis MS,RD,LDN
I must admit, Chia seeds are the last things that come to mind when I hear the word pudding – I thought Chia seeds belonged on a Chia pet! But after being given a tub of these tiny black seeds by my grandmother, I was looking for some different ways to put them to use. I came across a recipe for pudding and was intrigued. Could it really be that chia seeds could make a pudding? The answer is yes, and it’s actually pretty tasty!
And, as it turns out, Chia seeds are a good source of fiber, as well as omega-3-fatty acids, protein, carbs, antioxidants and calcium.
Chia Seed Pudding (Servings 4)
1 cup vanilla-flavored almond milk
1 cup Greek yogurt (2%)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 pint blackberries or berries of choice
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
Preparation
Combine almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, the vanilla. Whisk in the chia seeds and portion out into 4 dishes. Evenly distribute blackberries into pudding, cover and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired, just before serving.
Meal Plan Connection
We recommend portioning on your own as you work on normalized eating. If you are on a an exchange based meal plan, check here for the exchanges: Meal Plan Exchanges.
Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis