Recipe: Pecan pie chia seed pudding
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Behold...a delicious dessert that helps meets a lot of your daily nutritional needs.
Did you know that two tablespoons of chia seeds contain double the antioxidants of blueberries, 41% of your daily fiber, six times more iron than spinach and six times more calcium than milk? This recipe makes it easy to get a lot of daily nutrients and flavor in one sweet treat.
4 servings
Ingredients:
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
Directions:
In a bowl or blender combine all ingredients except toasted pecans, blend until smooth. Transfer to 4 smaller bowls or leave in a large bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Top with toasted pecans just prior to serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 290 calories, 21g fat, 23g carbohydrates, 11g fiber, 8g protein
From Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute.
Reviewed by PeaceHealth dietitians and nutritionists