Lemon Raspberry Chia Pudding

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Chia Seeds are amazing because… 

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds 

2 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds Contain: 

Chia Seed Prep

Chia seeds soak up any liquids and become kind-of gelatinous.  

Flavorings 

Chia seeds don’t have much flavor and they don’t need flavor, however there are so many fun things you can make with chia seeds!  See the recipe ideas below. 

I love raspberries and lemons together, so I added these favorites to my chia seeds… check out my recipe below.  

Healthy Add-ins 

Nuts: Any nuts or nut butters

Fruit: Any (avoid if this raises your blood sugar)

Powders: Cacao, Maca, Matcha, Ginger, Spirulina, Acai, Goji Dragon fruit, Broccoli seed

Protein powders: Pea, Pumpkin, Collagen, Hemp, Sacha Inchi (avoid dairy, soy, GMO, wheat powders) 

Spices: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cardamom 

Other: Avocado, Yogurt, Granola (adds a nice crunch & kids love it)

Liquid Base

Almond milk, coconut milk, canned coconut, water, tea base, cashew or rice milk.

Sweeteners

Aim to eat Chia Seed Porridge without added sugar. Many of the recipes are naturally sweetened with fruit.  If you need a sweetener, try the preferred, low glycemic options: Lo Han/Monk Fruit (Amazon), or Stevia liquid drops. Unrefined sugars options are Maple syrup, Honey, or Coconut sugar.  Remember any sugar (esp. refined white or brown sugar) causes inflammation, weight gain, feeds cancer cells and are linked to so many health issue.  So, try to decrease your sugar intake each week. 

Lemon Raspberry Chia Pudding

Darcey Klein
The lemon and raspberry give this creamy chia seed pudding a bright and lovely flavor.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp Chia seeds
  • 2/3 cup Almond or Coconut Milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup Fresh raspberries
  • Sweetener optional
  • Coconut Flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix well, cover, and place in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • When ready to serve, mix, and top with raspberries, lemon and shredded coconut. Enjoy!
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Hi, I'm Darcey! I am a Certified Functional Wholistic Health Coach based in Kansas City. I am excited to bring you Root Caused Healthcare using Nutritional Endocrinology that will transform your health and life!


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