The Suburban Farmhouse: Bringing back slow food, DIY kitchen projects, and other goodies from a bygone age with a special emphasis on being accessible to a modern lifestyle.
Chi-chi-chi-Chia! Yep, same seeds... different project. Although, I DO miss those green fuzzy Chia-pets!
We needed a snack this week and we've been trying to cut back on cane sugar and white flour... So, we got a little inventive. Chia seed pudding is a lot like tapioca pudding: same consistency, and same ability to take on the flavors of whatever you put in it. I, of course, made our pudding dairy-free. Also, as an added bonus, Chia is loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids and is high in fiber, so it fills you up.
I decided on adding Vanilla and Maple Syrup as for flavor. So, in honor of the season, I present to you seeds, milk, and maple all in one pudding!
It's really simple to make:
Vanilla Chia Pudding
1 1/2 cup either soy or coconut milk
1/3 cup chia seeds
1tsp vanilla (or a bit more...)
1 to 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
1 pint-sized Mason Jar with Top
Put the seeds in the mason jar. Add all the other ingredients and stir well. Cover the jar and put it in the refrigerator for at least an hour. The longer you leave it, the better it'll gel.
You can also add fresh fruit or preserves right before you eat it, and that's yummy too!
The Suburban Farmhouse: Bringing back slow food, DIY kitchen projects, and other goodies from a bygone age with a special emphasis on being accessible to a modern lifestyle.