Aww chia. So we meet again.
Let’s recap the health benefits of chia:
- More fibre than bran
- 3x more antioxidants than blueberries
- 15x more magnesium than broccoli
- 3x more iron than spinach
- Helps with hydration
You can make a ‘power gel’ by just mixing it with water (water to chia ratio of 9:1).
On Sunday, I decided to make a super healthy post-run recovery snack.
Repair and Recover Vegan Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (soy, almond, hemp, rice, etc)
- 1/2 tablespoon cocoa
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon Sweetener to taste (agave, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, etc)
Directions: Mix chia, water, and milk together and stir for about 1 minute or two. Next add in the carob or cocoa (optional) and sweetener to taste. Stir for another minute and then pop it into the fridge for about 10-15 minutes. Remove from fridge and stir for another 20-30 seconds. Now enjoy your delicious, energizing, and antioxidant packed chia pudding! You can heat it up in the microwave too. Yields about 3/4 cup.
This is not your average pudding. I’m just going to say that right now. It’s a bit slimy!
Enjoy your day! :)
Majl- I ate the whole portion when I made it. It was after my long run (7.6 miles) and I wanted all the protein it had. :)
congrats on the organic news!
That photo of Sketchie is CLASSIC – too cute!
Sounds yummy; can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing.
I’m dying to try the Glo bars!! I love Sketchie, too cute!
you’ve gotten so much accomplished!!!! becoming completely organic is so great to hear
and, sketchie is sooo adorable!
I can’t wait to try chia pudding. I LOVE the chia seeds!
Woohoo,Angela!You’re so close:-)Congrats!cc
Hahaha, I love Sketchie!
Always love the Sketchie pictures!
Congrats with all of the successes! The chia pudding looks great too.
Ah Sketchie does look a bit sad!
good for you ange! congrats with all the good news!! I made chia pudding last week but gobbled it up before I got to blog about it (mine didn’t have cocoa). Do you use just regular unsweetened cocoa powder for it? i would love to make a chocolate version.
Love the picture of Sketchie. He needs a friend.
You have successfully convinced me to jump on the chia seed band wagon.
I am picking up chia seeds tomorrow. I have been meaning to for oh, about six months, but this post was the clincher. Thank you!
It’s so awesome tha Glo Bars will soon be raw!! I just got some chia seeds in the mail today and now I have a great recipe to start with!
yay for 100% organic….now just get those shipped to the States and pronto!
I love chia seeds! I like to mix them in with my yogurt for breakfast. Lately I have been doing a chocolate chia pudding, similar to the recipe you posted. I mix full-fat greek yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, cinnamon and cacao nibs. Once it gels up (about 15 minutes), I like to add a little bit of fruit, like some strawberries or cherries. Sometimes I will also add a drizzle of coconut oil. It is such a delicious way to start the day!
thanks for posting on the chia seeds – just got some in the mail. Congrats on going organic!!
just found your blog today and have already ordered chia seeds & flour. and i’m going through your archives. great blog. also, i was on another site the other day and there is a picture of a cat who was ‘visiting’ this blogger’s yard and looks exactly like your cat sketchie. the name of the blog is gladsome tidings and it looks like the address is www.gretchenjoanna.blogspot.com/ …….scroll down the most recent post and you will see sketchie’s twin!!!! he is adorable by the way. what breed of cat is he?
thanks for all the great information on your blog!
I’ve been experimenting with different ingredients and chia seeds myself. The chocolate combo you have here is a good one. I also have enjoyed rice milk, honey, and drop of pure vanilla extract. Adding some coffee to the chocolate recipe is also good (replace some milk with coffee or espresso).
I am going to try the vanilla pudding one I just mentioned with garam masala spice mix for a chai version. that should be a good one!
Thanks for sharing,
Clynton
Running Quest
wow sounds great! we use chia a lot and make the gel often just to drink. Pudding sounds amazing.
your cat is gorgeous, what type is he?