Chia Seed Porridge

Like many people, I’ve been adding chia seeds to my smoothies for a long time. I’ve also been playing around with chia seed pudding recipes and working on my own favorite way to make it (recipe soon!). This morning I decided to make warm chia porridge with whatever I had in the fridge & cupboard. Since chia seeds simply soften quicky in liquid with no special technique required I knew it was safe to wing it. Here’s what I made, try your own with whatever you’ve got (organic ingredients are best if you can):

Chia Seed Porridge
Makes: 1 serving

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 tsp honey
Dash of cinnamon 
2-3 drops of pure vanilla extract
5 honey dates, chopped

In a small pot stovetop heat the almond milk but don’t boil. Stir in honey, vanilla & cinnamon. Take off heat and whisk in chia seeds to prevent clumps. Toss in date pieces, serve.

*I used almond milk because that’s what I had. I’ll try this with coconut milk next time.
*I used the dates for sweetness but I’m sure banana would work just as well.
*If serving this to guests add some berries on top for color.
*For added protein to start the day try topping with nuts or a tbsp of organic nut butter.

Bon Appetit!♥