classic chia pudding

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Classic chia pudding
serves 1

3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or unsweetened nut, seed, hemp or flax milk of choice (we use Malk)
1 scoop grass-fed collagen protein (such as Vital Proteins) or 2 tablespoons plant-based protein powder (such as Livwell)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 dashes cinnamon
sweetener (optional; choose one): 1/4-1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or 1-5 drops liquid stevia

to serve (optional):
1/4 – 1/2 cup berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or any combination of these)
1 teaspoon unsweetened almond butter (or unsweetened nut/seed butter of choice)

Directions

1. Place the chia seeds, almond milk, protein powder and vanilla extract in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously to combine so that the chia is evenly distributed and not clumping to the sides or bottom of the jar.

2. Taste for flavor, adding cinnamon and optional sweetener, if desired.

3. Cover with lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

4. Before serving, remove chia pudding from refrigerator and stir well to break up any clumps of chia seeds that may have formed. If the pudding seems too thick and chia seeds are clumping together, add more almond milk, 2 tablespoons at a time, to reach desired consistency. Serve as is or with optional topping(s) of your choice!