Chia Seed Pudding

This comforting food is low in sugar but packed with fiber, protein and healthy fats, providing a warm sense of satiety and satisfaction.  Cinnamon lends a warm spicy flavor and helps lower blood sugar, too!

Prep time: 20 minutes

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

¼ cup chia seeds

1 cup vanilla or plain almond milk

½ banana, mashed

1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew)

cinnamon to taste

5 drops liquid vanilla Stevia or a teaspoon of maple or brown rice syrup (optional, if you like it sweet)

Directions:

Combine the chia seeds, almond milk, nut butter, cinnamon, and Stevia (if using) in a medium bowl.  Mash ½ of a banana and stir it into the mixture. 

Let sit for 15 minutes.  Give it a good stir and then let it sit for an additional 10 minutes.  The chia seeds will form a gel. 

Tip: Make this in advance and store in the refrigerator overnight for a firm, cold pudding-like consistency.

by Katy McCauley.