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How to Make Chia Pudding

This chia pudding recipe is suitable for individuals with high cholesterol, as it uses dairy-free milk and includes heart-healthy chia seeds. The optional toppings can be tailored to support heart health.

Adapted from Downshiftology, by Lisa Bryan

5 mintotal
1servings
10ingredients
159kcal a serving
How to Make Chia Pudding

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts and seeds.
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts and seeds.

Method

  1. Stir
  2. Add the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla to a bowl or jar and stir together. Let sit for 10 minutes, then stir again once the seeds have started to gel.10 min timer
  3. Chill
  4. Cover the bowl or jar and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Chia seeds can also be made overnight for breakfast the next morning.
  5. Serve
  6. Stir the chia pudding before serving and add your favorite fruit, nuts, seeds and spices.

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