This recipe is delicious, light, and healthy!  It contains protein, complex carbohydrates, plant fats, and fiber.  It is also a good source of calcium, omega-3s, vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium.

 INGREDIENTS: 

  1. 2 cups unsweetened *coconut or almond milk (I prefer coconut milk)
  2. 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom (your preference)
  3. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
  5. Pinch of Sea salt
  6. 1/2 cup chia seeds
  7. 1/2 cup (or more, as needed) water
  8. 1 cup frozen, unsweetened organic peaches
  9. 1 ripe mango
  10. 1 ripe banana
  11. 1/2 c. raw macadamia nuts or almonds, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  • Add the first 5 ingredients to a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup and whisk together well.
  • Next, add the chia seeds and whisk well, until all ingredients are well-combined and the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Store mixture, covered, in the refrigerator overnight or for at least two hours.

TOPPING:

  • In a Vitamix or high-speed blender, add the water, peaches, fresh mango and banana and puree on high speed until smooth and resembles a pudding-like consistency.

TO SERVE:

  • Spoon Chia Pudding into 4 6-oz. ramekins, and top with mango-peach sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped raw macadamia nuts or almonds.

Bon Appétit!

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