Chia Pudding 2

(dried fruit)

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This recipe has been modified to support a balanced meal plan. More info here.

Makes 7 servings. Each serving provides:
½ fruit serving   ½ fat serving

Nutrition Per Serving
Cal: 115   Protein: 3g   Carbs: 18g   Fat: 4g   Fiber: 5.6g

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ oz chia seeds
  • 3 ½ oz dried fruit*
  • 42 oz/5 cups water, divided
  • 1 ½ oz fresh grated ginger zest, optional
  • ¾ tsp ground cardamon, optional

Instructions

  1. Add dried fruit to a separate bowl. Using the measured water, add 1 ½ cups to the dried fruit. Set this aside to rehydrate. (about 3 hours, or as long as overnight)
  2. While blender is running on low, pour a steady stream of chia seeds into the swirling water. To prevent chia seeds from clumping, leave blender continue running on low for about one minute.
  3. Add the ginger, cardamon and the dried fruit with the soaking water. Stir to distribute.
  4. Portion pudding into 7 servings. To allow time for the chia seeds to completely hydrate, cover and leave keep in the fridge for a minimum of four hours. Use within 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • One ounce of dried fruit is equivalent to one serving/4 oz fresh fruit.
  • Use any (no sugar added) dried fruit or a mixture of dried fruit. Examples include apples, apricots, dates, figs, goji berries, pears, prunes, raisins, etc.
  • Depending on the type(s) of dried fruit it can be cut into tiny pieces or soaked first then blend into a puree.