Simple & Delicious Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is an easy and delicious breakfast or snack. You can get creative with various milk choices and toppings. Chia seeds are rich in nutrients, fiber, and good fatty acids, making it a healthy ingredient. Specifically, chia seeds are packed with omega 3 which helps improve eyes' health and reduce risks of heart disease.

Ingredients (for 1 serving):

• 2 tablespoon of chia seeds
• ½ cup of milk of choice (water is fine if you are looking for a light and fresh flavor)
• 1 teaspoon of honey or a sweetener of your choice
• Your favorite toppings

Note: You can make with any toppings you like. Some suggestions:

• Fruit (fresh or dried)
• Honey, maple syrup
• Nuts
• Cinnamon
• Chocolate chips
• Cocoa powder*
• Matcha powder*
  • For cocoa and matcha powder, mix the powder into the warm milk to make chocolate and matcha milk, and then use that milk for the pudding.

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl/mason jar (except the toppings). Mix until there are no clumps.
2. Cover the bowl/mason jar and store the chia mixture in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours.
3. When it’s ready, you can add your favorite toppings or enjoy on its own.

Notes

1. You can make the pudding the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
2. The pudding should be thick when it’s ready. If it’s liquid, add about 1 tablespoon chia seeds and put the pudding in the fridge for another 30 minutes.

Source:

• “Chia Seeds.” The Nutrition Source, 6 July 2021, https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/chia-seeds/.
• Hjalmarsdottir, Freydis. “17 Science-Based Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 15 Oct. 2018, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3#TOC_TITLE_HDR_16.
• Mullins, Brittany. “Easy 4-Ingredient Chia Pudding.” Eating Bird Food, 19 Oct. 2021, https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/basic-chia-seed-pudding/.

Healthy Yogurt Bar

This yogurt bar is perfect if you’re looking for a healthy snack with a right amount of sweetness. Made with Greek yogurt which is calcium and protein-rich, this yogurt bar is a good solution to boost your energy, in addition to improve your gut health. Requiring only 10 minutes in preparation, you can make this dish the night before and have it ready for the next day as a snack or dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt