Green Chia Pudding

Maura Knowles - The Upside Blog by Vitacost.com

by | Updated: December 3rd, 2016 | Read time: 1 minute

It’s all about chia! Little seeds with lots of power, these tiny treasures can be sprinkled on just about anything for an instant fiber, protein and omega-3 boost. You already love pudding, so why not make some that’s not just creamy, cool and sweet””but packed with bonus nutrition? The secret? Besides a heaping spoonful of chia seeds, you’ll sneak in some spinach, a potassium-packed banana and irresistible coconut cream.

A tablespoon of chia seeds sprinkled into this pudding adds three grams of protein, six grams of fiber and omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids! Click here to buy.

Green Chia Pudding

Serves 1

Ingredients

½ cup chopped spinach
1 Tbsp. chopped mint
1 banana
1 cup coconut cream  (skim the top layer from cans of  coconut milk)
1 Tbsp.  chia seeds

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender; blend smooth.

2. Chill for at least one hour before serving. Store in an airtight container.