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Chia Pudding Dessert Shooters

I couldn't decide which flavor of chia pudding to share with you first, so what the heck, I'll share all three.  Gives me a good excuse to use these adorable little Bormioli shot glasses too.  No spoons needed, just tilt your head back and enjoy.

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Now for some interesting facts about chia seeds.  Chia seeds are an unprocessed, whole-grain superfood that can be eaten raw or in gel form (they absorb liquid, up to 10 times their weight).  They're chock full of healthy omega fats, protein, antioxidants, calcium, and dietary fiber.

Bonus - chia seed gel can be used as an egg substitute when baking:  for every egg called for in a recipe, mix 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water and allow to gel.

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Chocolate Chia Pudding

makes about 2 cups

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine chia seeds and chocolate milk, stirring frequently for about 30 minutes to eliminate clumps, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

  2. Spoon into dessert dishes and serve.


Roasted Strawberry and Vanilla Chia Pudding

makes about 2 cups

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine strawberries, milk, and water.

  2. Add vanilla extract and chia seeds, stir frequently for about 30 minutes to eliminate clumps, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

  3. Spoon into dessert dishes and serve.


Vanilla Chia Pudding

makes about 2 cups

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine milk, vanilla bean paste, chia seeds, and your choice of sweetener, stir frequently for about 30 minutes to eliminate clumps, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

  2. Spoon into dessert dishes and serve.

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