So today I made Chia Seed Banana pudding which is really another way of saying I blended almond milk with banana and chia seeds (which are known for their gel-like consistency when added to water or other liquid). 

Besides their amazing liquid-absorption properties which can bulk up or thicken any sauce/liquid mixture, Chia seeds are also great for you! 

Benefits of Chia Seeds,taken from here and here!

• Increases Energy levels
• Increases endurance levels
• Helps with weight loss
• Normalises blood sugar levels
• Cleanses the colon
• Gets rid of the toxins
• Prolongs hydration
• Reduce inflammation
• Helps tone muscles
• Helps to lower the blood pressure
• Improves mental performance
• Improves night rest and mood
• Lowers the risk of heart diseases
• Improves overall health
• Lowers cholesterol
• Absorbs extra acid, helping to get rid of acid reflux
• Helps thyroid conditions
• Helps IBS
• Helps celiac disease

Besides EFAs, Chia seeds also provide fiber, iron, calcium, niacin, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus. 2 tablespoons of Chia = 7 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, 205 milligrams of calcium, 5 grams omega-3

All you really need to do is add any type of liquid to make a chia seed “gel” that can compliment any dessert or be a meal on its own. The more liquid you add, the thinner the mixture will be (and vise versa for if you add more seeds) For this particular banana pudding, I blended: 

Ingredients

1/2 C unsweetened almond milk 

1 ripe banana

In a food processor, then added that banana-smoothie mixture to about 1/4 C Organic Chia seeds, et violà! 

This makes a decently large size mixture because the chia seeds expand! 

Since I’m pretty much obsessed with these seeds right now, I’m dying to make a cold glass of Chia Fresca, a drink that’s popular in Mexico and other Latin American Countries. Will update later on how that turned out :)

Till then-

happy nomming, as always.