My kids have a new favorite. Vegan Coconut Chia Pudding. Thanks to my friend Joella for sharing this recipe- I have tweaked it a bit, of course all recipes should be tweaked according to what ingredients you have available. My kids LOVE this snack- it is full of good fiber (chia seeds) and just the right amount of saturated fats (from the coconut milk), which is great for growing vegan kids!
Recipe for Vegan Coconut Chia Pudding:
1 can of organic coconut milk
1/3 cup chia seeds (whole)
2 tsp cardamom
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener of choice- (raw honey, raw agave syrup, coconut palm sugar)
Put all ingredients in a container that has a top (I use a canning jar) stir, and put in the fridge for at least 2 hours. I often make it in the evening and don't tell my family about it until the next day, when it is fair food for all! The chia seeds expand and consistency is just like pudding. If you don't have cardamom try cinnamon, nutmeg, or some other combo. My kids usually eat about 3 tablespoons of the pudding and then decide they are full, so this can last a couple of days depending on the number in your household. This was a great snack while visiting family, as the ingredients are pretty simple, easily purchased (sometimes too many options for coconut milk, bulk spices, and who in the northeast DOESN'T have maple syrup?). Our relatives don't touch it because they have no idea what is white in their fridge that ISN'T milk or mayonnaise- but maybe they will try it someday and realize how great it is….
Enjoy!
