I LOVE chia seeds.  We add them to salads and yogurt, smoothies, you name it.  I have been eating a lot of eggs for breakfast, but was craving some type of dessert-y breakfast food.  So, I decided to make some overnight chia seed pudding and it did not disappoint. 

Facts about chia seeds:

• They offer 40 percent of the daily recommended intake of fiber.
• Rich source of protein and omega-3s, the combination of which can help improve metabolic health and stabilize blood sugar levels.
• Helps to reduce inflammation.
• A one-ounce serving of chia seeds contains approximately five grams of protein.
• They are high in antioxidants.
• A one-ounce serving of chia seeds contains fifteen to twenty percent of the recommended daily allowance of calcium. 

There are so many more benefits of chia seeds but I think you get the point.  They are so good for you and so delicious, too.  

On to the overnight chia seed pudding recipe.

Delicious Overnight Chia Seed Pudding

Like it says, this is an overnight recipe.  So, I whipped this up one evening when we were finishing the dinner dishes.  And, then put it in the refrigerator over night.  I am not kidding, I thought about my pudding overnight in my sleep.  😂  

This recipe makes enough for two people.

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups of fresh or frozen fruit – I used what was left of our frozen mango and frozen cherries

1 cup – milk of your choice – I used almond milk

1/4 cup – chia seeds

1T – pure maple syrup

3/4 t – vanilla extract

1/2 cup – plain greek yogurt

1/4 cup – granola or nut of your choice for topping – I used slivered almonds

Throw everything except the greek yogurt and the topping in a blender or food processor and blend until mixed.  Put into a container or a glass jar overnight.   Add the greek yogurt and the topping of your choice.. and devour.  You could add a little fresh fruit to the top, too, if you wanted.  It is so dang good!

Let me know if you try it.