 Pictured above from left to right: Lemon Chia Pudding, Chocolate Chia Pudding and Vanilla Chia Pudding. This adapted recipe, and its variations, is from the book Living Candida Free. It is raw and contains no sugar so it is a great dessert when you are craving something sweet but need to avoid sugar.
I make each pudding in a mason jar and store in the fridge so they are ready to go. Also, the longer they sit in the fridge, the firmer they become. Each jar contains 2 servings. Basic Vanilla Chia Pudding
Variations: Lemon Chia Pudding: Add the zest of ½ an organic lemon to the pudding with the other ingredients. Increase stevia to 15-20 drops or to taste. Chocolate Chia Pudding: Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) raw cacao powder with the other ingredients. Increase stevia to 20 drops or to taste. To print these recipes go to: recipe_basic_chia_pudding.docx  Oatmeal is always super easy, healthy and delicious. They’re also kid-friendly, heart-healthy, and they stick with you longer than refined cereals. The warm, chai spices in this version give the oats a grown-up flavor, while the banana and dates keep it (naturally) sweet enough for kids. Makes 1 medium serving.
Ingredients: · ½ cup rolled oats · 1 cup boiling purified water · ½ banana, fresh (chopped) or frozen and thawed (mashed) · ½ cup berries, fresh or frozen and thawed · 1 date, chopped · 1 tsp. flax meal · ½ tsp cinnamon · ¼ tsp ground ginger · 1 pinch ground cardamom · 1 Tbs. unsalted cashews, chopped Method: 1. Add oats of a jar or bowl. 2. Pour boiling water over the oats, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 3. Add cinnamon, ginger and cardamom. 4. Add the banana and berries 5. Top with flax seed and cashews. 6. Stir to mix and enjoy. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_chai_spiced_oats_with_berries.docx  There are approximately 3,000 varieties of pears in the world. And regardless of which type you choose, this spiced oatmeal is simple, delicious and full of nutrients! Makes 1 medium serving.
Ingredients: · ½ cup rolled oats · 1 cup boiling purified water · 1 pear, cored and chopped into bite-sized pieces · 2 Tbs. pecans, chopped · ¼ tsp cinnamon · 1 pinch nutmeg Method: 1. Add oats of a jar or bowl. 2. Pour boiling water over the oats, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 3. Add cinnamon and nutmeg. 4. Add the pear and pecans. 5. Stir to mix and enjoy. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_spiced_pear_oatmeal.docx  This pudding is all about the amazing talents of chia seeds. High in protein and full of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, chia seeds are a deliciously healthy way to magically make a luscious pudding. Top it off with fresh or frozen strawberries for a burst of fruity sweetness and Vitamin C in every bite! Makes 1 medium serving.
Ingredients: · ½ cup rolled oats · 1 Tbs. chia seeds · 1 cup boiling purified water · 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen and thawed, sliced · ¼ tsp. cinnamon · 1 date, chopped Method: 1. Add oats of a jar or bowl. 2. Stir in chia seeds into oats before adding water to keep from clumping. 3. Pour boiling water over the oats, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 4. Add the berries, cinnamon and date. 5. Stir to mix and enjoy. Note: Fresh strawberries aren't always available, but frozen strawberries - or any other berry - will work just fine in their place. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_strawberry_oat_chia_pudding.docx  This simple, sweet and tart bowl of whole-grain, nutty goodness will wake up your taste buds and keep you powered through the morning. Makes 1 medium serving.
Ingredients: · ½ cup rolled oats · 1 cup boiling purified water · 1 Tbs. dried cranberries · 2 Tbs. pecans, chopped · ¼ tsp cinnamon · Optional: maple syrup to taste Method: 1. Add oats of a jar or bowl. 2. Pour boiling water over the oats, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 3. Add cranberries, pecans and cinnamon. 4. Add maple syrup if using. 5. Stir to mix and enjoy. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_cranberry_cinnamon_pecan_oatmeal.docx  With luscious, fiber-rich rolled oats, protein-packed peanuts, and brain-boosting berries, this deconstructed PB&J-inspired bowl of goodness puts boring breakfast cereals to shame! Makes 1 medium serving.
Ingredients: · ½ cup rolled oats · 1 cup boiling purified water · ½ banana, chopped or if using frozen, mashed · ½ cup frozen berries, thawed · 1 ½ Tbs. raw peanuts, chopped Method: 1. Add oats of a jar or bowl. 2. Pour boiling water over the oats, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 3. Add banana and berries. 4. Top with chopped peanuts. 5. Stir to mix and enjoy. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_pb_j_oatmeal.docx  This recipe is packed with the naturally sweet flavors of apple, cinnamon and raisin, and topped with healthy omega-3 fats and extra fiber from the flax meal. Have your spoon at the ready, and dig in! Makes 1 medium serving.
Ingredients: · ½ cup rolled oats · 1 cup boiling purified water · 1 apple, cored, grated or diced finely · 1 Tbs. flax meal · 1 Tbs. raisins · ¼ tsp cinnamon · Optional: maple syrup to taste Method: 1. Add oats of a jar or bowl. 2. Pour boiling water over the oats, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 3. Add apple, raisins, flax meal and cinnamon. 4. Taste before adding maple syrup as figs are very sweet. 5. Stir to mix and enjoy. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_apple_raisin_oatmeal.docx  Figs have been enjoyed by humans since ancient times. They are one of the most prized fruits in history. And for good reason! Figs offer a delicate sweetness plus nutrients like fiber and manganese. Delicious spices and a quick cooking oatmeal make for the perfect medium for enjoying figs on a busy morning. Makes 1 medium serving.
Ingredients: · ½ cup rolled oats · 1 cup boiling purified water · 2 dried figs, chopped small · 2 Tbs. walnuts, chopped · ¼ tsp cinnamon · 1 pinch nutmeg · Optional: maple syrup to taste Method: 1. Add oats of a jar or bowl. 2. Pour boiling water over the oats, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 3. Add figs, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg. 4. Taste before adding maple syrup as figs are very sweet. 5. Stir to mix and enjoy. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_walnut_fig_oatmeal.docx  Overnight oats are simple and bountiful - packed with whole grains and fiber to get you all the way to lunch. This morning, blueberries and unsalted cashews turn ordinary oatmeal into a colorful cobbler-inspired bowl of goodness. Makes 1 medium serving.
Ingredients: · ½ cup rolled oats · 1 cup boiling purified water · ½ cup blueberries or other mixed berries (fresh or frozen) · 2 Tbs. unsalted cashews · Optional: 1 pinch cinnamon and/or maple syrup to taste Method: 1. Add oats of a jar or bowl. 2. Pour boiling water over the oats, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 3. Add mixed berries to the top. 4. Add cashews, optional cinnamon, and maple syrup and stir to mix and enjoy. Note: This time of year fresh berries are so expensive. To thaw fruit quickly, put the fruit in a bowl, fill the sink with hot water and sit the bowl in the hot water. This heats the bowl slowly and the fruit thaws in about 5 minutes. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_blueberry_cobbler_oatmeal.docx  With this oatmeal recipe, berries and cream bring a taste of summer to any morning of the year. Makes one medium serving.
Ingredients: · ½ cup rolled oats · 1 cup boiling purified water · ½ banana, chopped or mashed · ¼ cup frozen mixed berries, thawed out · 2 Tbs. unsalted cashews, chopped · 2 Tbs. plant milk · Optional: 1 tsp. maple syrup Method: 1. Add oats of a jar or bowl. 2. Pour boiling water over the oats, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 3. Add banana and berries and mix through. 4. Top with cashews, plant milk, and maple syrup. 5. Stir to mix and serve. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_berries_and_cream_oatmeal.docx |
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