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
  • 42 oz water, divided
  • 3 ½ oz dried fruit*
  • 1 ½ oz fresh grated ginger zest
  • ¾ tsp ground cardamon

Instructions

  1. Soak dried fruit in one cup of the water. (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 or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Use any (no sugar added) dried fruit or a mixture of dried fruit. Examples include apricots, dates, goji berries, figs, prunes, pears, raisins, etc.
  • A standard serving of dried fruit is about 1 ounce.
  • Dried fruit can either be made into a puree or cut into tiny pieces.