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Breakfast Chia Seed Pudding

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by Sarah Shatz

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by WinnieAb

gingerroot's Testing Notes: This is one of those gems that once you discover them, you never let them go. As easy as pouring a bowl of cereal, but far more healthful and delicious than anything that comes in a box, this...
This is one of those gems that once you discover them, you never let them go. As easy as pouring a bowl of cereal, but far more healthful and delicious than anything that comes in a box, this breakfast pudding is going into my regular rotation. The terrific addition of chia seeds, which are inordinately good for you (who knew?) and magically gelatinize before your very eyes, give the milk a thicker, more pudding or porridge-like consistency. Making your own nut (or seed) milk is ridiculously easy, and the possibilities are endless. Dates and pecans are a lovely pair – sweet, with nutty hints of vanilla, and adding a touch of cinnamon provides some warmth. However, I am already thinking about dried figs and walnuts, almonds and apricots, or sunflower seeds and cranberries. One last note: this pudding is delicious cold, but equally good warmed, as my five-year-old daughter preferred. - gingerroot

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WinnieAb's Notes: My favorite way to use chia seeds is to make a raw foods breakfast pudding. This is a fast and healthy breakfast treat, or it can be a snack or healthy dessert, too. Though I've chosen to...
My favorite way to use chia seeds is to make a raw foods breakfast pudding. This is a fast and healthy breakfast treat, or it can be a snack or healthy dessert, too. Though I've chosen to make the nut milk used in this recipe with pecans and dates, you can use any homemade nut or seed milk in this recipe. - WinnieAb

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Serves 1

1/3 cup pecans, soaked overnight in water to cover Ask a question about this ingredient

2-3 pitted dates, preferably soaked in water overnight to rehydrate Ask a question about this ingredient

3/4 cup filtered water Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons chia seeds Ask a question about this ingredient

tiny pinch of cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient

tiny pinch of sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient

fresh or dried berries for garnish- optional Ask a question about this ingredient

Pour soaking water off the pecans, and then blend them with the dates and 3/4 cup water in a blender. I prefer that some pecan and date chunks remain so I just blend mine briefly, but if you prefer a smoother "milk", process until the consistency you like is reached.
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Place chia seeds into a bowl and pour the liquid over them. Add cinnamon and salt and stir to combine. You can eat this right away, but it is better to allow the pudding to sit for at least 5 minutes while the chia seeds soak up the liquid. You can let them sit even longer if you like- they will keep swelling and become fairly gelatinous if you do, and you may find you'll want to add more water. Top with fresh or dried berries before serving, if desired.
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10 Comments on Breakfast Chia Seed Pudding

WCmom added 2 months ago

Thanks for the share, I am making this tonight. If you have any other date or chia seed recipes you like please post, I love the originality! Tricia

mgreentv5 added 2 months ago

I only add them to green smoothies and would love to know what else to do with chia seeds. I'll try this. Thanks!

dani added 3 months ago

It's delicious with or without the berries! Thanks for the recipe. Do you have anymore recipes with chia seeds?

AKnott added 4 months ago

This sounds very interesting. I JUST finished an article about how chia seeds have become one of the new "super foods" and how two NFL players use them judiciously for energy recovery. I will give it a try.

WinnieAb added 4 months ago

Cool!

Kris Collett added 7 months ago

I'm reading Born to Run right now, and just finished a chapter that extolled the benefits of chia seeds. I've seen them in the store, but had no idea how to use them. Thanks for sharing.

WinnieAb added 4 months ago

Hope you tried, and liked, them!

marynn added 7 months ago

I am thrilled to see what you have done with chia. I usually just whip them into a smoothie and that hardly takes advantage of their potential. And, as usual, you have! I think I will swap out the dates for some stewed prunes. The cranberries are genius.

CozyDelicious added about 1 year ago

I have been trying to figure out what to do with chia seeds, so this is great! I'm wondering if it be made in advance (such as the night before) or if it will it get too gelatinous... I may have to try it and see!