Banana Chia Pudding We’ve all heard the catchy jingle, ♫ Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia ♫, sung during a television commercial for Chia Pets, the kitschy Christmas gift that sprouts plant-like hair. Yes, the same chia seeds that puts hair on a terra-cotta replica of Homer Simpson’s head is also an amazing ancient seed full of nutritional benefits that makes the perfect light and sweet summer dessert. No baking required. Chia seed pudding is an easy to make, fun to eat, healthy treat. Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: 4 Servings Light and perfectly sweet, healthy summer treat, that is dairy-free, low-carb and no sugar added. Ingredients • 1 1/2 c. Unsweetened Almond Milk (see notes) • 1 Small Banana • Liquid Vanilla Stevia (to taste) • 1/4 c. Chia Seeds Directions 1. To a blender, add almond milk and peeled banana. 2. Whiz until blended and no chunks of banana remain. 3. Add vanilla stevia until desired sweetness. 4. Pour liquid into quart-sized jar with lid. 5. Add chia seeds, cover and shake well. 6. Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes then remove, shake again, then back in the refrigerator. 7. Chill for an hour. 8. Serve as is or garnish with a few slices of fresh banana and top with coconut whipped cream. (see notes) Notes Almond milk is healthiest if made in your own kitchen. If you are buying almond milk, read the ingredient label and avoid any that contain carrageenan, which is a known gut irritant. I make coconut whipped cream using my Cream Whipper. Super simple, shake up a whole can of coconut milk really well then put it in the refrigerator. Once chilled, pour the whole can in the cream whipper, add vanilla stevia to taste, charge and dispense. Voila, dairy-free, healthy whipped cream. Nutritional Information Per Serving: 80 calories, 5 g fat, 9 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 4 g NET CARBS, 2 g protein
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 15:35:36 +0000
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