Mmm chia seed pudding!
Chia Seed pudding has been around for as long as I can remember but it’s one tasty treat we never get tired of in our house. Not only is chia pudding nutrient dense but what makes it so fun is that you can make this simple recipe and then top it in about a million different ways. This keeps it interesting and super fun for kids to get excited about healthy eating because they get to be involved in selecting the toppings and assembling the final product. Getting your kids involved in the kitchen and empowering them to make their own healthy choices is critical to lifelong healthy eating.
Kids love to learn, and they suck up information and experiences like a sponge. When I cook with H in the kitchen I like to explain and focus on the benefit the food has vs. telling him this food is good and that food is bad. Food is neither good nor bad it’s neutral. To help your kids develop a healthy relationship with food my recommendation is to always talk about why a certain food is a better choice. For example, explain to your kiddo that an apple is going to give them lots of energy so that they can play longer while a packaged granola bar will make them feel tired.
What is so great about this Oh So Simple Chia Seed Pudding is that it is super easy to whip up on Sunday and then have it for easy breakfasts and snacks all week long. This simple recipe can be layered, mixed and topped will all sorts of healthy ingredients to keep it exciting and fresh. And, to give it an extra nutrient and protein bang add a scoop of collagen peptides.
Fun Combos To Get You Started… Let Your Imagination Run Wild
Topped With Fresh Berries, Coconut Flakes and Hemp Seeds
Mixed with Raw Cacao Powder, Layered with Crushed Raspberries and Topped with Coconut Cream
Mixed with Matcha Green Tea and Topped with Crushed Macadamia Nuts and Raspberries
Mixed with Lemon or Orange Zest and Topped With Coconut Cream and Sprinkled with Crushed Macadamia Nuts
Mixed with Raw Cacao Powder and Topped with Almond Butter
Topped with Fresh Strawberries, Banana and Sprinkled with Crushed Almonds
Topped with Fresh Bananas, Walnuts and a Sprinkle of Cinnamon
Mixed with Pumpkin Pie Spice and Topped with Pecans and Coconut Flakes
Lovely Ingredients For Vibrant Heath:
Chia Seeds are filled with Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, lots of fiber as well as vitamins and minerals.
Hope you and your kiddos love this recipe and all the healthy benefits as much as we do!
- 2 cups almond or other nut or seed milk, coconut milk, coconut water
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- ½ tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- pinch of salt (I prefer Real Salt)
- 2 tsp Pyure or erythritol (to make keto and sugar free) or 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- Pour liquid of choice in a medium size bowl.
- Add chia seeds, vanilla extract, salt and sweetener of choice.
- Mix well and allow to sit for 10 min. Stir again, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- To serve scoop into bowls and layer or top with whatever you wish.