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3 Step Chia Seed OverNight Pudding

Chia Seeds seeds (derived from the whole plant/flower) were an important crop grown and used by the Aztecs for their long lasting energy, fiber, amino acids, and nutrients.

I started incorporating them into my foods when I found that they are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, & copper.

In fact, chia contains:

• 6 times more calcium
• 11 times more phosphorus
• almost 5 times more potassium per 100g than milk
• 6 times more iron per 100g than spinach
• 1.8 times more iron than lentils
• 2.4 times more iron than beef liver.
• high protein level 4.5 g per ounce (19-23%)
• are very fiber rich with 11 grams per ounce
• and they can aid in hydration for physical fitness

This is one nutritious and chia-bulous snack indeed.

Here is a simple recipe to make chia-oat overnight pudding (double or triple and you can eat off of for the week).  I have also included 5 ways you can change it up so you don’t get bored with it – great for breakfast, snacks or even dessert.

3 Step Chia-licious Chia Pudding

(This recipe makes a pretty decent amount you can eat off of for 4-5 days – ‘cook’ once, eat twice or more. 3/4 – 1 cup serving)

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup almond (easily make your own) or coconut milk
• 1 tsp pure honey
• 1/4 tsp vanilla (optional)
• 1/4 tsp of cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled or steel cut oats
• pinch of sea salt

Directions

1. Mix chia seeds, cinnamon and oats.
2. Stir in the almond milk, and vanilla.
3. Cover bowl or divide between small mason jars with lids and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, stir the chia-oat mixture to combine.

• If your overnight chia-oats are runny, simply stir in an additional 1 tablespoon chia seeds and place back in the fridge until it thickens up.
• If the oat mixture is too thick, simply add a splash of almond milk and stir to combine.

You can enjoy the pudding as made for breakfast, snack or dessert. Eating it all week? Try these ways to change it up so you don’t get bored.  As you get to know your taste and expand your clean eating, you will find many great ways to incorporate your favorite ingredients.

Overnight chia-oats are a perfect food your can easily double or triple, plus they get even better the longer they sit in the refridgerator. Cook-once-eat-twice or more.

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but it really adds great flavor)
• 1/2 cup steel cut or gluten-free rolled oats*
• 1 cup almond milk (easily make your own)
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional but it really adds great flavor)

5 Chia-lightful Ways to Change-up Your Chia Pudding

Fruit Topped:

Top off your chia pudding with blueberries, banana, kiwi, raspberries or what ever your favorite fruit is.

Coconut Crush:

Add toasted coconut flakes to top it off when serving to the base pudding when making.  Add a dash of cinnamon too.

Nutty Buddy:

Crush some cashews, walnuts or almonds and sprinkle on top.

Chocolate Supreme:

Add 1 TBLSP cacao nibs or 60% cacao chocolate chips. You can add cacao chips right into the base recipe or with fruit/nut toppings or just on it’s own for a simple chocolate dessert treat.

Belly Warmer:

Warm up your serving of chia pudding on the stove. Add goji berries, dried cranberries or pitted dates on top for a belly warming delight.

MY SECRET SAUCE:

I add 1 scoop of my favorite protein shake powder before serving myself to really make it a power-packed meal. This not only adds more protein but also more good carbs, fats and other necessary nutrients to make it a good ‘meal’ not just a snack. I use Active Nutrition with with chocolate or vanilla flavor (plant-based option).