- 1 cup organic blueberries
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- A pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cups organic almond milk
- ¼ cup slivered almonds for a garnish
Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding
Makes 1 ½ cups of pudding (4 servings)
Directions:
1. Blend half the blueberries and all ingredients except the chia seeds in
a blender
2. Stir in the chia seeds and place in a glass or plastic container
3. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving
4. Divide the pudding into 4 equal containers
5. Top with the remaining fresh blueberries and slivered almonds
This pudding will store up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Chef Angela: Organic blueberries are more expensive, but they are a real nutritional investment: they will help you avoid high pesticide residues found in the non-organic kind.
Debbie’s Nutrition Notes: A pudding that will help DECREASE your appetite? Yes! Almost all of the carbohydrates in chia seeds are fiber, absorbing water and helping to make you feel more full. Chia seeds are also loaded with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and they are high in antioxidants, substances that may help prevent cell damage.