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Chia seeds are edible seeds that come from a dessert plant that happen to be jam-packed with nutritional goodness. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fibre, antioxidants and calcium AND they  happen to make a delicious pudding. #winwin

I love chia seed pudding. I sometimes use coconut milk, other times I use organic Greek yoghurt… Whatever way you do it, it’s always really YUMMY and super easy to prepare.

Below are 4 variations of chia seed puddings from Dani Spies at clean and delicious… Enjoy

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Chai Chia Pudding

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)

  • 2 tbsp. chia seeds

  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)

  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

  • tiny pinch cardamon + ground cloves

  • 2 tsp. chopped raisins

Combine all ingredients in a wide mouth mason jar and stir well.  Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 5 days.  Enjoy with your favorite toppings.

Nutrients per recipe: Calories: 223; Total Fat: 9.5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 29.7g; Fiber: 9.8g; Sugars: 16.5g; Protein: 6.8g

Green Matcha + Coconut Chia Pudding

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)

  • 2 tbsp. chia seeds

  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)

  • 1 tsp. green matcha powder

  • 2 tsp. shredded coconut

Combine all ingredients in a wide mouth mason jar and stir well.  Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 5 days.  Enjoy with your favorite toppings.

Nutrients per recipe: Calories: 242; Total Fat: 11.5g; Saturated Fat: 11.5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 27.3g; Fiber: 12.2g; Sugars: 12.1g; Protein: 8.7g

Banana Strawberry Chia Pudding

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)

  • 2 tbsp. chia seeds

  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)

  • 2 tbsp. chopped banana

  • 2 tbsp. chopped strawberries

  • dash of cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a wide mouth mason jar and stir well.  Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 5 days.  Enjoy with your favorite toppings.

Nutrients per recipe: Calories: 236; Total Fat: 9.5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 32.6g; Fiber: 10.6g; Sugars: 16.8g; Protein: 7.1g

Chocolate Chia Pudding

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)

  • 2 tbsp. chia seeds

  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)

  • 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

  • dash of cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a wide mouth mason jar and stir well.  Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 5 days.  Enjoy with your favourite toppings.

Nutrients per recipe: Calories: 217; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 27.4g; Fibre: 10.5g; Sugars: 11.9g; Protein: 7.5g

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