October Recipe: Chia pudding
Whether you enjoy it as a dessert, snack, or breakfast, this creamy pudding makes a sweet treat without the cavity-causing sugar. The key ingredient – chia seeds – is packed with nutrients, fiber, antioxidants, and protein, while containing very few calories.
Ingredients:
- 3-4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar substitute (look for one with xylitol)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
- Stir chia seeds, milk, sweetener, and vanilla in bowl or mason jar.
- Let set for 5 minutes.
- Stir or shake to break up clumps.
- Cover and put mixture in fridge for 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
- If mixture is not thick enough, add another tablespoon of chia seeds, stir and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
