Recreating Chia Pudding

I heard about chia pudding for a while but I never had an actual taste until recently at La Prep Kiosk in the airport and I was not disappointed. I knew then that I have to recreate this in my own kitchen. Today was a good day to make one as I needed to meet my fiber requirement for the week after binge eating calories in the past days. In my digging, I found out that chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which helps raise HDL- or the good cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke. It is also rich in antioxidants and is high in fiber, not to mention that it also provides iron and calcium. I'm guessing it is good if you are trying to lose weight because of its high fiber content.

This is my first try at home and it is so easy to prepare. The chia that I got is the organic one from the bulk store and it is also very affordable. It expands and absorbs liquid so I don't really need a lot to feed five mouths. I prep everything in the evening so it is all ready for my loves in the morning. 

Here are my ingredients:

1 1/4 cup almond milk

1 1/4 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup chia seeds 

4 tbsp coconut sugar

First I combined the liquid and stirred in the sugar - depending on how sweet you want it to be- then the chia seeds. I topped additional tablespoon of chia in fear that it may be too soggy so you may add depending on your likeness - some recipe I found used between 1:4 and 1:6 ratio of chia seeds and the liquids - so you can never go wrong if you are in between. Once fully mixed, I let it sit in the fridge for 4-5 hours until the liquid is absorbed. You will see that the chia seed will expand after the time and the consistency is gelatin-like.

For toppings I used:

1/4 cup granola & coconut clusters

1/4 cup toasted walnut bits

1 sliced bananas

5 sliced strawberry

I transferred it in individual glass and then make it look fancy with the toppings. I let it sit the fridge overnight again.  

My kids had it for breakfast but I'm sure it is also great for dessert or even for a snack. It's so delicious I might be making another batch tonight and probably double this recipe. This will help me get my required milk as I don't drink milk. The coconut milk added creaminess while still crispy in each bite because of the toasted walnuts and the granola clusters. The fruits added freshness.  Overall, I am satisfied and this will be a new addition to my menu. Give it a try and I am sure you will be delighted as I am.

Served with love :-).

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