Gracious Living Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

photo courtesy of http://www.chiabenefits.net

I hear it all the time…But Grrrrrrace, I don’t have time for breakfast! No excuses with this recipe!

Today’s super easy raw, vegan breakfast on-the-go provides essential fatty acids, protein, zinc, calcium, vit C and fibre to energize your body as the day evolves. Chia seeds are amazing for detoxification, elimination, and providing sustainable energy. If you don’t already have them in your cupboard, THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE GRACIOUS LIVING MUST HAVE! go buy them now at your health food store, wholefoods, or buy them on amazon.

so basically I just looked to see what I had in my cupboard and threw everything in a bowl, and with a little bit of practice and confidence, you can do that, too! Gracious Living recipes are always dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, heat-free and hassle-free. but never taste-free.  (to learn more about CHIA and another recipe, click here)

Gracious Living Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

1/2 cup chia seeds soaked in 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk for 15 min (i used SO DELICIOUS brand, or you can make it yourself)

1/2 mango, cut into bite sized pieces (or fruit of your choice)

small handful walnuts

small handful sunflower seeds

sprinkle cinnamon

sprinkle stevia, or natural sweetener of choice

Stir together well, then sprinkle with unsweetened, shredded coconut. me loves!

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Gracious Living Raw, Vegan Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seeds, nature’s little powerhouse, are an amazing superfood providing calcium, alkalinizing, absorbable protein, and anti-aging antioxidants. (yes, this is where the famous chia pet came from!)  They are also high in omega-3 fatty acids much needed for optimal energy levels, heart health, brain health, and burning fat. Their high fibre content helps to stabilize blood sugar and suppress hunger.  Ch-ch-ch-chia!

Mmmmmm…a healthy, nutrient dense breakfast, snack, or dessert that will provide you with sustainable energy.  An excellent source of protein and essential fatty acids.

2 tbsp chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond, or cashew milk
1-2 Tbsp maple syrup
1⁄2 tsp real vanilla extract

1⁄4 ground cinnamon
1/4 ground nutmeg
1/4 ground ginger

**topping:  fresh fruit, and/or fresh coconut, and/or fresh mint.

**variation: instead of adding cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, add 1 tsp of raw, organic cocoa powder or carob powder for a chocolate chia pudding.

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and set aside for 15 minutes so the chia seeds can do their chia magic.  Abra-ca-dabra…..they will soak up the moisture and turn into a pudding consistency. Chill (if you can wait!) then serve.

Top with fresh berries of choice , and/or fresh mint leaves, and/or sprinkle fresh grated coconut on top.  I like to serve it in a martini glass!

click my face right below to watch my Gracious Living TV video on the health benefits of chia seeds!

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