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Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding

The recipe is relatively low in sodium, which is good for high blood pressure. However, watch portion sizes and added sweeteners like honey or syrup.

Adapted from Downshiftology, by Lisa Bryan

240 mintotal
2servings
7ingredients
658kcal a serving
Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 2 cups cashew milk (almond milk or coconut milk)
  • 4 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 pint blueberries (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • blackberries (for garnish)
  • 3 tbsp chopped pistachios (for garnish)

Method

  1. Add the chia seeds and milk to a bowl and give it a stir. Let the chia seeds sit for 10-15 minutes, then give them another stir before placing in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.15 min timer
  2. To make the blueberry puree, add one pint of blueberries and one tablespoon of honey to a small pot on medium heat. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently and using the back of a spoon to mash the blueberries up and break them down.10 min timer
  3. Once you have a puree, transfer it to a storage container and chill it in the fridge.
  4. To assemble, add half of the chia pudding to a bowl. Top with two tablespoons of blueberry puree and two tablespoons of almond butter. Garnish with fresh berries and chopped pistachios.

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