CHIA SEED PUDDING

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It's simple, healthy, and scrum-diddly-umptious! This pudding, is a lactose free alternative to yogurt, and in my opinion, way more tasty than the traditional stuff. It's guilt free, full of the healthy superfood Chia seeds, and saturated in Coconut milk. This delightful, easy to make yogurt replacement complements any breakfast, snack, or dessert. 

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I conjured up this little recipe because I sought an easy to make, lactose free yogurt alternative. After all, lactose doesn't seem to sit well in a lot of our tummies anyways. Plus, what better way to incorporate some of the best super foods around into our regular diet with ease!  Nonetheless, this short recipe is easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious. Happy eating!  :)

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i n g r e d i e n t s

 

1 can of canned coconut milk (or Non-fat)

1 tbs of agave nectar (or maple syrup)

1/4 cup of chia seeds

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pour can of coconut milk into medium sized bowl

slowly sprinkle the 1/4 cup of chia seeds into coconut milk   while stirring incrementally (to avoid the seeds from sticking together in a cluster)

mix slowly with a spoon until seeds are evenly distributed throughout 

add 1 tbs of agave nectar to sweeten ever so slightly and mix evenly 

cover bowl (with saran wrap or foil) and place in fridge over night (or for at least 6 hours) to allow chia seeds to soak the coconut milk and become more viscous

enjoy (alone or atop your favorite fruit or cereal)


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n o t e :

The images to the right display the recipe below doubled (because I like to make it for the week, and I eat a lot). For the sake of the average person, I will 1/2 the ingredients pictured in the images. I apologize for the confusion.

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n o t e :

too thick? 


too bitter? 


too sweet?

If you find the mixture to be too thick, add a little less than 1/4 cup of chia, adjust to your liking.


If the recipe is not sweet enough for your sweet tooth, add another spoon full of agave. 


If you find it too sweet, it tastes great with no sweetener added as well.

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[ 1 ] pour can of coconut milk into medium sized bowl

[ 2 ] slowly sprinkle the 1/4 cup of chia seeds into coconut milk while stirring incrementally (to avoid the seeds from sticking together in a cluster)

[ 3 ] mix slowly with a spoon until seeds are evenly distributed throughout 

[ 4 ] add 1 tbs of agave nectar to sweeten ever so slightly and mix evenly 

[ 5 ] cover bowl (with saran wrap or foil) and place in fridge over night (or for at least 6 hours) to allow chia seeds to soak the coconut milk and become more viscous

[ 6 ] enjoy (alone or atop your favorite fruit or cereal)

for breakfast...

Use as a Milk or Yogurt replacement and add to a bowl of oatmeal (with a pinch of salt) or granola, and top with cut up fruit!

for dessert...

Use as an Ice Cream replacement aside your favorite Chocolate Cake or Apple Pie!

or...

Add some Cocao powder and a bit more agave and enjoy as a healthy Chocolate pudding alternative! Cocao is a great source of antioxidants, magnesium, and iron (aka a great excuse to indulge in dessert)!

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