Chia Seed Pudding

I often hear from people that they want to try a plant-based diet, but don’t think they can give up their daily yogurt. Trust me, I used to be the same way…I thought dairy couldn’t possibly be that harmful so keeping it in my diet was no problem. However, once I really became educated on what’s in dairy, how it’s really made and the disturbing ways it affects human health, it was easy for me to give it up. Luckily, I have a super simple, super delicious and super healthy recipe to replace your morning yogurt: chia seed pudding! I am loving this recipe right now. Yesterday I had it for breakfast and as an afternoon snack. It is so easy to make and has just five ingredients: coconut milk, almond milk, chia seeds, agave nectar and fruit. The texture is different from yogurt because (obviously) it has seeds in it. So it might take a few bites to get used to it but once you do it’s so delicious and so much healthier than your usual dairy yogurt.

Chia seeds are a great way to start your day because they are so nutrient dense. They are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, omega-3s, protein, magnesium, calcium and iron. From just the chia seeds alone this recipe has 18.8 grams of protein!

Chia Seed Pudding

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
• 4-5 tablespoons agave nectar
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• fruit of choice (to garnish)

Directions:

1. Combine almond milk, coconut milk and agave in a medium bowl. Stir.
2. Add chia seeds. Stirring well.
3. Place in an airtight container and let sit in the fridge overnight.
4. When ready to serve, garnish with fruit of choice.

Cooking Tip:

• Canned coconut tends to separate so make sure you mix it well before adding to the recipe.
• This recipe makes an excellent dessert as well.

Hope you enjoy!