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I just love chia seeds and this recipe is delicious. I embrace their gel-like consistency by mixing them with liquid and making chia pudding. These little seeds might look small BUT they are packed with nutrients. They are full of antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. They can help to improve blood sugar management, helping with weight loss and may also reduce your risk of heart disease.

Give this recipe a try, especially if you haven’t tried chia seeds before !

Almond Butter & Chia Pudding

Ingredients: (makes 3 servings)

Compote

  • 1 cup wild blue berries (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

  Chia pudding

  • 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
  • ½ cup light coconut milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp coconut aminos (to taste)
  • 3 tbsp smooth almond butter
  • ⅓ cup chia seeds
  • Fresh blueberries for topping

Instructions:

  1. To a small skillet or saucepan, add the blueberries and orange juice. Warm over medium-high heat until bubbling. Then lower heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes – stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add chia seeds. Stir to combine.
  2. Divide the compote between three small serving dishes and set in the refrigerator to chill.
  3. In the meantime, add almond and coconut milk to a blender, along with vanilla (optional), coconut syrup, and almond butter. Blend on high to fully combine. Taste and adjust flavours as needed, adding more coconut syrup for sweetness or almond butter for saltiness.
  4. Add chia seeds and pulse a few times to incorporate, being careful not to blend as you want the chia seeds left whole.
  5. Transfer to a liquid measuring cup or jar (or just set your whole blender in the fridge) and set in the fridge to begin chilling.
  6. Wait 10 minutes for the chia compote to cool. Then remove the chia pudding and compote from the refrigerator. Give the chia pudding a stir to redistribute the chia seeds, then divide between the three serving dishes right on top of the compote.
  7. Cover well and set in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1-2 hours (preferably overnight), or until chilled through and pudding-like in consistency.
  8. To serve, top with fresh blueberries. Will keep covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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