Now that I’m working from home, I’m finding that I don’t take the time to eat properly, I get distracted with work, job hunting and emails. I’ve been looking for a fast, filling and nutritious breakfast to get me through the morning.
I’ve read a lot about chia seed and I was skeptical about it for a long time, I kept thinking of the 90s commercial “Cha Cha Cha Chia” but after taking the leap and buying a bag at Costco, I gave it a go and discovered it wasn’t at all like a Chia Pet, it actually doesn’t have much flavour at all, (not that I’ve eaten a Chia pet before…but you get my thinking.) I find it’s the perfect ingredient to thicken just about anything and it’s a great alternative to hot oatmeal, especially now that it’s Summer. It’s packed with lots of fibre, omegas and calcium and as an added bonus this recipe is dairy free and gluten free.
Easy Almond Milk Chia Pudding
3/4 Cup Almond Milk
1 Banana
1/4 Cup Chia Seed
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Fruit of choice for garnish
Blend Banana, Milk and Vanilla together until smooth. Pour into a bowl or mason jar, using a fork, mix in chia seed until fully covered in the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Top with fruit of choice, I like adding shredded coconut and blueberries. The best thing about this pudding is you can prep it in multiple mason jars and take it to go.
Note: the longer you leave the mixture in the fridge, the thicker it will get, if you find it’s too thick, just add some almond milk and stir until desired consistency. If you’re not a fan of the texture, I’ve read that you can grind the chia seeds until they become a fine powder, then proceed with this recipe as directed. Enjoy!
