Looking for a healthier dessert options?
Chia Seeds make a light, protein and fiber-rich pudding dessert. Just add a couple of tablespoons of chia seed to any liquid such as juice, mint tea, milk substitutes or even just plain water. Let it soak for a few hours, or overnight in the fridge.
This pudding is so versatile you can add from any kind of fruit (mango, strawberries, banana) to cinnamon, coconut flakes, or chocolate for flavor.
For a sweeter flavor to any chia pudding base try pitted dates, raw honey, maple syrup or brown, whole leaf stevia.
Fancy Apple Pie Chia Pudding
1 cup unsweetened cashew milk or any milk substitute
¼ cup chia seeds
1 apple, chopped
1 tsp of dark maple syrup
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Optional: 1 tbsp of crushed pecans/walnuts/pepitas
Combine ingredients, stirring until smooth and making sure the chia seeds are not clumping. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir and serve any time. Add additional chopped apple and nuts or graham crackers before serving.