Chia Seed Pudding

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Course Dessert

Servings 1

Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup milk of choice
• 3/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

 

• In a small container, add milk and chia seeds.
• Then add vanilla extract and cocoa powder. Stir until well combined.
• Transfer to the refrigerator and let sit until chia seeds absorb the milk and expand. (about 8 hours).
• Before serving, stir again to incorporate any clumps of chia seeds.
• For added freshness, top with fresh fruit like raspberries or strawberry slices.

American Heart Month

February is American Heart Health Month! A healthy diet and lifestyle are the keys to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice a week. This is due to the omega-3 fatty acids found naturally in fish, especially: salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines. If you’re not a fan of seafood, omega-3s are also found in plant-based foods such as ground flaxseeds, walnuts, and chia seeds. Consuming omega-3 fatty acids may reduce inflammation throughout the body. Omega-3s also help lower triglyceride levels in your blood and slow down the rate that plaque (fat) builds up in your arteries. Chia see pudding is a great dessert option for incorporating omega-3s.