CLEMENTINE CHIA PUDDING

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I’ve been adding Chia seeds to my cereal, yogurt, or pretty much anything I can think of off late. Like I mentioned before in my rice flour muffin-cake with chia seeds, the chia seeds are almost like poppy seeds, but of course surpass poppy seeds in nutritional value. Looking at the packaging of the chia seeds I got said that chia seeds were ancient grains that have been cultivated by humans for thousands of years and these seeds are truly one of the oldest and best super foods available. Chia was a staple in the diets of both the Aztecs and Mayas in Central America. Chia seeds are a great source of omega 3, high in antioxidant, high in protein and fiber. It doesn’t have much taste on its own and I recently found out that when chia seeds come in contact with liquid it will “gel up” and thicken the liquid. So, this is perfect to make a pudding without having to cook it at all. I saw this clementine chia pudding recipe at the Health magazine and decided to give it a try. The pudding is lightly sweetened with agave nectar and and extra sweetness from the clementines too. It’s a very refreshing pudding and knowing that you can crave that sweet tooth of yours without much guilt at all! The best part is you don’t even have to turn on your stove at all. No cooking required! 😉