Some might think plants just aren’t filling enough. I would have to disagree!
Chia seeds (and chia seed pudding) are the ultimate breakfast food for weight loss, energy and satiety. That’s because they are full of healthy fats, which take the longest out of all the macronutrients to digest. If you’re eating the right fats, they’ll keep your appetite full and satisfied quicker than you think – and for longer than you’d expect.
Yes, oh yes – chia seeds are the right kind of fats. They’re a great source of omega 3’s which are one of the essential nutrients most lacking in our diets today. Do you have freaky amounts of earwax? Yeah, you’re probably deficient in omega 3 essential fatty acids. Not to worry! That’s what chia seed pudding is for. (Chia seeds and earwax in the same sentence? Hmm… alright, let’s pretend that didn’t happen.)
Chocolate Berry Chia Seed Pudding
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ cup raw cacao powder
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup berries
- few drops stevia (also optional)
- shredded unsweetened coconut
Place all ingredients in to a glass mason jar and refrigerate overnight. Most of the chia seeds will float at the top at first but they will expand and sink overnight as they soak and turn in to a jelly-like texture.
You can prepare a few ahead of time as they’ll last in the fridge for up to 3 days.
