Healthy Chia Seed Pudding

• 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 3 Tbsp. baking cocoa
• Dash of sea salt
• 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
• Optional toppings: dark chocolate shavings, mixed berries, toasted almonds, crystallized ginger, coconut

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients to a large glass jar with a lid; give it a quick stir, then put the lid on.
• Shake the jar to mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
• Refrigerate until very thick and pudding-like, at least 4 hours or overnight, shaking or stirring occasionally.

Yield: 2 servings

Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla-flavored unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup slices almonds, toasted

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, gently whisk the almond milk, yogurt, 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, vanilla and 1/8 tsp. salt until well blended.
2. Whisk in the chia seeds; let stand 30 minutes. Stir to distribute the seeds if they have settled.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. When ready to serve, spoon the pudding into 4 bowls or glasses.
5. Top with berries and almonds and serve.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipes provided by Cooper Clinic Nutrition .