Hey guys! Lately, I have been on chia seed pudding kick. I have been trying so hard to make my own healthy snacks from scratch. I do my best to stay away from buying a lot of prepackaged stuff at the store. I just feel like most things you find are just loaded with junk! What I mean by junk is literally finding prepackaged snakcs with a lot of added sugar, salt, and ingredients that I never even heard of, or let alone can’t even prenounce. That is a red flag to me! So I take matters into my own hands and get creative. I always try to think of unique ways to make different recipes that sound good and appealing. Then I eventually just start whipping random things in the kitchen that actually end up tasting good.

So this brings me to my recipe; Matcha Avocado Chia Seed Pudding. I love pudding! So I figured why not make a healthy version my way. Some of you may have never even heard of chia seeds before. Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients. They are an excellent source of healthy fats (omega-3’s), rich in antioxidants, fiber, iron, and calcium. Omega-3 fatty acids help raise HDL cholesterol which is your good cholesterol that protects against a heart attack and stroke. You can mix chia seeds into so many things, such as oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, desserts, and much more. I then added avocado which at first seemed weird, but actually quite good. I love avocados! So whenever I can find something new to make them with, I try it. Avocados are rich in potassium, dietary fiber, and healthy fats. Research shows that avocados have been shown to lower LDL or “bad,” cholesterol and increase HDL or “good,” cholesterol. As an added bonus I included Matcha Green tea powder into the recipe. Matcha tea contains a unique, potent class of antioxidant known as catechins, which aren’t found in other foods. In particular, the catechin EGCg (epigallocatechin gallate) provides potent cancer-fighting properties. Studies have shown that green tea has a variety of health benefits, like helping to prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer, and even encouraging weight loss.

Sounds like a yummy power packed snack!

Ingredients:

4 tbsp. chia seeds
1 can coconut milk
1/2 Avocado
2 tbsp. Matcha
½ cup Coconut Cream

Directions:

1. Blend coconut milk, avocado and Matcha in a high speed blender.

2. In a medium bowl, pour coconut milk mixture over chia seeds and mix thoroughly

3. Cover bowl and place in the fridge.

4. Stir after 30 minutes and place back in the fridge for 90 more minutes.

5. In a medium bowl, whisk coconut cream with 4 drops of vanilla stevia drops

6. Layer chia pudding and coconut cream into a cute parfait!

 

Chocolate Protein Fudge. Ummm yes! Curb that craving with this yummy recipe. It’s not only delicious, but with an added bonus of protein in this treat will help keep your body fueled. I tried making this recipe and it is now one of my favorites!

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup coconut oil

2 scoops of chocolate protein powder

1 tbsp. honey

1 tsp. vanilla extract

12 drops Stevia liquid

Baking Directions:

1. Line a large tray with baking paper

2. Blend all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth

3. Spoon out the mixture onto the tray and spread out evenly

4. Place in the fridge to set for around 45 minutes

5. Once set, cut into squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

6. Enjoy!