This past January I started making some serious changes in my diet. I guess at some point you have to accept you aren’t 17 and can’t eat whatever you want, whenever you want. Not only do I want to make sure that I look and feel good but we only have one body so I want to take care of mine! The goal of this new “diet” wasn’t to join a fad or label a diet but make sure everything I put in my body gives it the nourishment it needs to perform its best. To do this I needed to start cooking more so I could avoid the extra flour and sugar that they sneak into everything! I learned a lot of awesome new recipes along the way. I’m sharing one of my favorite healthy-option desserts, chia pudding. I know some people use this as a breakfast and snack too. Chia pudding has been popular for the past several years but I didn’t try it until recently. It’s turned into one of my favorite special treats!
I’m sharing my recipe here. There are so many different versions but I’ve been sticking to this because it’s simple to make and is a lower- calorie option! Give mine a try or look up some other recipes that seem like your taste!
2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup blueberries
Ingredients and supplies
Steps:
1. Put the chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup together in a bowl.
2. Whisk, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3. Serve in a bowl and top with blueberries. Enjoy a cool, healthy treat!
I hope you think it’s as yummy as I do! I’d love for you to share your version or favorite fixings to top your chia pudding!
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