This is an old blog post from my old blog back from 2014, I think it's still pretty good and informative now in 2017. Thanks and enjoy!
There are also 'Chia Pods' which are pretty much the same thing as chia pudding and are made with coconut milk --you can find these at any natural foods/organic type grocery store (Natural Grocers, Sprouts, Whole Foods etc). It might be a good idea to try these and make sure you like chia --before making your own chia pudding.
They come in the flavors: Coffee Bean, Dark Cacao, Lemon & Date, Strawberry, Blueberry, Mango, Banana, and Vanilla Bean. For more info checkout https://thechiaco.com/us/. :)
‘Ch-ch-ch-chia!’ the tiny seeds responsible for the ‘fur’ of the chia pet are actually jam packed with nutrition. A member of the mint family and a staple in the diets of the Aztecs and Mayans (chia is actually the Mayan word for strength) . Chia seeds provide the body with complete protein which is not common of seed and grain sources. Chia seeds are also a great source of the Omega 3 ALA (a 'good' fat). In addition to being a source of protein and omega 3; chia seeds contain many nutrients such as b vitamins, vitamin c, phosphorous, and potassium.
1 Tablespoon of Chia Seeds
50 Calories \ 30 Calories from fat 3g of Fat (5% DV) 4g of Carbs (1% DV) Fibers 4g (16% DV) Sugar 0g 2g of Protein |
Mineral content of chia seeds (2 TBSP):
-Calcium 177mg (18 % DV) -Phosphorous 265mg (27% DV) -Potassium 44.8 mg (1% DV) -Sodium 5.3 mg (0% DV) -Zinc 1.0 mg (7% DV) -Copper 0.1 mg (3% DV) -Manganese 0.6 mg (30% DV) * Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. |
Chia Seeds can be used as an egg substitute in baking --To do so just grind 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and add to 3 tablespoons of water, allow to sit for about 5 minutes until the texture resembles a raw egg yolk. This is equivalent to one egg.
You can add chia seeds to just about everything, I love adding them to my teas.
Unlike flaxseeds chia seeds are easier for our bodies to digest so there is no need to grind them. I like to make a chia breakfast pudding that is very easy to prepare and can substitute for oatmeal. You can also combine chia pudding and oatmeal...
You can add chia seeds to just about everything, I love adding them to my teas.
Unlike flaxseeds chia seeds are easier for our bodies to digest so there is no need to grind them. I like to make a chia breakfast pudding that is very easy to prepare and can substitute for oatmeal. You can also combine chia pudding and oatmeal...
Chia Seeds Breakfast Pudding Recipe
This is a very basic chia seed pudding recipe
You will want to use 3 tablespoons of chia seeds for every 1 cup of liquid.
2 cups of milk = 6 tablespoons of chia seeds and so on.
Ingredients
Combine milk of choice with chia seeds and honey in a bowl or mason jar (I usually use Silks unsweetened vanilla almond milk, you can use regular almond milk and vanilla extract if you like --I also use 1 tablespoon of honey for 2 cups of milk.) Shake or mix all ingredients together and leave to sit in refrigerator overnight. By morning it should be a pudding like texture, if it is too thick you can add water or milk to thin it out. When ready to serve dish into bowls and top with cinnamon, berries, and nuts. I like to use strawberries, blueberries, and almonds.
This is a very easy recipe with minimal prep time—you can make a batch and eat it throughout the week.
I get the Natural Grocers brand Organic Chia Seeds from Natural Grocers --they are probably the best price I've seen. 8oz of Chia seeds for under $5.00
This is a very basic chia seed pudding recipe
You will want to use 3 tablespoons of chia seeds for every 1 cup of liquid.
2 cups of milk = 6 tablespoons of chia seeds and so on.
Ingredients
Combine milk of choice with chia seeds and honey in a bowl or mason jar (I usually use Silks unsweetened vanilla almond milk, you can use regular almond milk and vanilla extract if you like --I also use 1 tablespoon of honey for 2 cups of milk.) Shake or mix all ingredients together and leave to sit in refrigerator overnight. By morning it should be a pudding like texture, if it is too thick you can add water or milk to thin it out. When ready to serve dish into bowls and top with cinnamon, berries, and nuts. I like to use strawberries, blueberries, and almonds.
This is a very easy recipe with minimal prep time—you can make a batch and eat it throughout the week.
I get the Natural Grocers brand Organic Chia Seeds from Natural Grocers --they are probably the best price I've seen. 8oz of Chia seeds for under $5.00
There are also 'Chia Pods' which are pretty much the same thing as chia pudding and are made with coconut milk --you can find these at any natural foods/organic type grocery store (Natural Grocers, Sprouts, Whole Foods etc). It might be a good idea to try these and make sure you like chia --before making your own chia pudding.They come in the flavors: Coffee Bean, Dark Cacao, Lemon & Date, Strawberry, Blueberry, Mango, Banana, and Vanilla Bean. For more info checkout https://thechiaco.com/us/. :)
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