Chia Pudding Recipe

Looking for a way to get more nutrients from your food? That's why we're eating pudding for breakfast! The kids are stoked and so am I! Packed in this little cup of deliciousness.... There's more potassium than contained in bananas, more iron than in spinach, more fiber than in bran flakes, more calcium than in milk, more Omega-3's than in salmon, more magnesium than in broccoli, more protein than in kidney beans, more folate (which makes folic acid) than in asparagus, more antioxidants than in blueberries.... Why? The amazing super powers of the chia seed are at work! This little seed makes a great addition to any meal because of its nutrient density. It's not very flavorful on its own & can be sprinkled on anything from salad to spaghetti & of course pudding! Is your kid (or you) a picky eater & do you worry about getting enough daily nutrition in? Add some to your food & you know you're off to a good start at least! Chia pudding is great for moms, dads and kids alike! It's easy to make, use about 1/3 cup of your favorite non dairy beverage (we like almond, cashew or coconut milk), plus 2 tablespoons of chia seeds. Place it in a jar with a lid in the fridge over night (or about 2-4 hours) & shake it every so often if you think of it. It will turn into a delicious gelatinous pudding! You can add all sorts of flavors, in this one I added a mashed banana & about a teaspoon of maple syrup. You can also try raw cocoa powder, berries, nut butters etc! Just for a little added boost of nutrition, I also added one of my personal favorite super foods, flax seeds! With a whole list of its own personal nutrition density, today I'm using it for it's promotion of bone health, heart health, digestive health & it's inflammation reducing properties. It also contains lignans which are thought to play a role in breast cancer. So there you have it! That's why we're eating pudding for breakfast & you should too!!!