Healthy Food Kids Will Love: Chia Pudding Recipe

One of the reasons that I love the momstown Oakville message board is that its a great source for recipes that come with direct feedback from other moms about what worked, what didn't, what was a hit with their kids, etc.  A recent recipe posted by a member was for Chia Pudding.  Chia seeds are all the rage these days, right up there with coconut oil and flax seeds.  Have you tried chia seeds before?  They are a great source of healthy omega-3 fats and fibre.  And yes, they are the same seeds that grow those beloved Chia Pets!

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This recipe for Chia Pudding has been a hit with Oakville kids so I knew it was a recipe worth sharing!  Try this recipe for breakfast or for a yummy snack.

What You Need:

3 Tbsp chia seeds
1 cup almond milk (vanilla rice milk or coconut milk works too)
Vanilla and cinnamon to taste
1 Tbsp maple syrup

What You Do:

Mix it all up in a mason jar and cover in the fridge over night.  Stir it on your way up to bed and break up the clumps. In the morning it will be gelatenous and kind of like tapioca pudding.  You'll need to give it another good stir in the morning as well. Toss in some berries too if you want. The consistency is similar to that of tapioca pudding.

Tips: For picky kiddos, a dollop of whip cream or a few mini chocolate chips on top helps or add in 1 and 1/2 Tbsp or cocoa and another 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup.