Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Paleo Chia Pudding - AMAZING!

I have been toying with the idea of chia seeds for awhile now.  Truth be told, I am usually reluctant to try new foods.  I bought some at Whole Foods about two months ago.  I was home today from work because I have been fighting my yearly start of fall cold.  And I wanted a little something sweet and am out of frozen bananas.  So, I googled some recipes.  Thank god for Paleo Parents and their recipe because I think my life is changed for good.  For once, I don't even feel the need to tweak the recipe (although I am going to play with some flavors in the next few weeks) and I wanted you guys to have it immediately so I have no pictures.

Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding

13.5 ounce can of coconut milk (try to pick a nice, thick, creamy one - I used Trader Joe's Coconut Cream)

(Picture credit to the Cyclist's Wife)

4 Tbsp give or take of honey
1 tsp vanilla (I misread this and actually used a tablespoon but I love vanilla flavor)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup chia seeds

I used a mason jar as the PP's suggested.

I started by adding the honey, vanilla, cinnamon and coconut milk and mixing very very well.

Here's where the jar is handy, as they point out, because you can simply pop the lid on and shake away.  Maybe do a little kitchen dance and get in some cardio.

Next, add the chia seeds and shake again.

Chill for an absolute bare minimum of 30 minutes (I did mine for 2 hours and honestly, it could be colder!).

Enjoy!

This is so freaking good!

Julie