Sugar-Free Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seed pudding is a great, easy breakfast or dessert option. This recipe tastes great and doesn’t contain any added sugars - natural sweeteners only! 

Fun Facts About Chia Seeds:

• Rich in omega-3 fats

• Support the heart, brain and mental health

• Rich in fibre and great for gut health

• Help remove toxins and aid weight loss

• Good source of plant-based protein

Pudding Ingredients:

• ¼ cup chia seeds (ideally raw)

• ½ Tbsp ground flaxseed (ideally raw)

• ½ scoop Ancient Nutrition Vanilla Bone Broth Protein (optional, but adds some sweetness from the monk fruit)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 Tbsp Manitoba Harvest hemp hearts

• ¼-½ tsp himalayan sea salt

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut, almond, or other plant-based milk (I used ½ thai kitchen full-fat coconut milk & ½ so delicious unsweetened coconut milk)

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (if not adding vanilla protein)

• 1 Tbsp 100% pure maple syrup or melted raw honey (optional)

Strawberry Topping:

• 1 cup frozen organic strawberries

optional (but recommended!) toppings:

• A drizzle of raw almond butter

• Unsweetened, unsulphured shredded coconut

• More cinnamon & hemp hearts

Directions:

1. Add all dry ingredients and mix well

2. Add plant-based milk and mix well

3. Let the mixture sit for 5-7 minutes to thicken and gel up

4. While pudding is thickening, add strawberries to a pot on the stove and warm on medium heat until softened.

5. Top with cooked strawberries and other toppings and enjoy!

Tip: You can also make this recipe the night before so it’s ready to go in the morning!

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