Chocolate Raspberry Chia Pudding

A delicious and filling breakfast.
Time: 5 minutes active; about 35 minutes total
Makes about 2 cups (1 large serving)

• 4 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 c water
• 1 c sunflower seed hemp milk
• 1 tbsp cocoa
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• rasberries, fresh or frozen

Soak chia water for 15 minutes. In small bowl, mix chia, water, and Sunflower Seed Hemp Milk together. Stir for 1-2 minutes or till consistent texture is reached. Add cocoa and maple syrup. Stir and then let sit for 10-15 minutes. As an option, it can be heated on the stovetop for about 2 minutes on low. Stir again, top with raspberries, and serve.

Source: Whole Foods To Thrive by Brendan Brazier

Breakfast Blueberry Chia Pudding

Since chia rapidly absorbs fluid and takes on gelatinous properties when soaked, it makes an ideal nutrient-dense pudding base.

Time: 5 minutes active; 20 minutes total - makes about 1 1/2 cups (1 serving)

• 2 tbsp chia
• 3/4 c water
• 1/3 c cashews
• 2-3 fresh pitted dates, or dried pitted dates soaked in water overnight to rehydrate
• pinch of cinnamon
• pinch of sea salt
• fresh or frozen blueberries

Soak chia in water for 15 minutes. In a blender, combine with the rest of the ingredients, except the blueberries, and blend until smooth. Transfer to serving bowl and top with blueberries.

Source: Whole Foods To Thrive by Brendan Brazier