snacks that won't make you gain weight pt 1

Chia pudding edition

Chia seeds are loaded with fiber and can be included in all types of diets

Recipe 1

Chocolate and peanut butter Chia seed pudding

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of chia seeds

1/3 cup of water

1 tablespoon of cocoa powder

1 tablespoon of peanut butter

A pinch of sweetener, if desired

Directions:

Combine chia seeds and water in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Stir in cocoa powder, peanut butter, and sweetener.

Recipe 2

Almond and fruit chia seed pudding

2 tablespoon chia seeds

1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice

1 teaspoon honey or other sweetener, optional

Strawberries or other fruits for topping

Instructions

Pour ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Let settle for 2-3 minutes then mix again very well until you see no clumping.

Cover the bowl and for at least 2 hours store in fridge.

 top with your favorite fruit and enjoy cold!

Recipe 3

3–4 Tablespoons chia seeds

1 cup milk ( any kind)

1/2 Tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

 Toppings: fresh berries or other fruit, granola, nut butter, etc

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix: In a bowl stir together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Combine everything.

Pouring almond milk into the bowl with chia seeds to make chia pudding.

Give it time to set: Once the chia pudding mixture is well combined, let it sit for 5 minutes, give it another stie to break up any clumps of chia seeds, cover and put the mixture in the fridge to “set” for 1-2 hours or overnight. The chia pudding should be nice and thick, not liquidy. If it’s not thick enough, just add more chia seeds (about 1 Tablespoon), stir and refrigerate for another 30 minutes or so.

You can also prep you pudding the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight. When ready to serve put the topping on the pudding with berries and enjoy.

How to store: Chia pudding can be stored for up to 5 days in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator