high fiber chia pudding

Just 2 tablespoons of chia seeds contain ~10 grams of fiber and ~7 grams of polyunsaturated fats, including a plant form of omega-3 fatty acid known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Both fiber and ALA provide an array of anti-inflammatory benefits. Pair them with liquids to transform them into their soothing, mucilaginous form and optimize their function. Try them out as a chia pudding shown here.

Prep: 15 minutes | Set Time: 3-8 hours

Yield: 1 serving | Serving Size: 1 cup in a 12-16 ounce mason jar

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1 scoop collagen powder

2/3 cup unsweetened milk of choice (cashew milk recipe)

1 teaspoon maple syrup or melted honey

2 tablespoons nut butter

1/2 - 1 cup berries of choice, fresh or frozen

Directions

1. In a mason jar, add chia seeds and collagen powder.

2. Pour milk of choice over the chia seeds and collagen powder and whisk, aggressively. Let sit for a few minutes, then add maple syrup or melted honey and whisk again. Feel free to cover the jar with a lid and shake vigorously also.

3. Place covered jar in the fridge for at least three hours or overnight.

4. Once the pudding has set, take it out of the fridge and mix in the nut butter and berries of choice. Mix the nut butter as well as you can; it has a tendency to clump.

5. Add other optional toppings like cinnamon, chopped nuts or coconut flakes as desired and enjoy!

Approximate Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: ~400 | Total Fat: ~27 g | Total Carbohydrate: ~ 30-40g | Dietary Fiber: ~15 g | Protein: ~23 g (if counting the collagen amino acids as protein)