Chia seed puddings – 3 simple recipes

Chia seed puddings - 3 simple recipes Thrive Health & Nutrition Magazine

Chia seeds are amazing powerhouses of protein. They are loaded with nutrients that can have important benefits for your body and brain.

how to make the puddings:

Base – Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 stevia packets (or any other sweetener of choice)

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl/container and leave in the fridge over night.

Chia seed puddings - 3 simple recipes Thrive Health & Nutrition Magazine
Topping Variation #1- Chocolate Strawberry

• 1 tbsp cacao nibs
• 2-3 strawberries, sliced
• 4-5 slices of fresh coconut
• 1-2 chopped dates

Chia seed puddings - 3 simple recipes Thrive Health & Nutrition Magazine

Topping Variation #2 – Mango Cashew

• 1/3 fresh mango, chopped into little cubes
• 8-10 blueberries
• 1 tbsp pumpkins seeds
• 1 tbsp cashew butter
• sprinkle of cinnamon

Chia seed puddings - 3 simple recipes Thrive Health & Nutrition Magazine

Topping Variation #3 – Tropical Extravaganza

• 1/3 sliced banana
• 5 fresh coconut slices
• 1/2 kiwi, chopped
• 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
• 1 date, chopped

Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans. They prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy.
You may like to read ‘Chia seeds – are they really that healthy’?

Recipe created by Rachel over at: www.thefullifebyrachel.com