Tasty Tuesday: Chia Pudding

I have been loving chia pudding recently. I love yogurt so when I am on my paleo kicks, I have been turning to this wonderful recipe to satisfy my creamy, sweet breakfast pang. This recipe does require the ingredients to sit overnight but it is super easy. For those who are not inclined to wait that long, check out chia pods in whole foods. Vanilla bean, coffee and banana are my favorite and they have built-in mini spoons for girls (and guys!) on the go. They are also under 200 calories and keep you super full.

 

 

Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

(makes 3 servings)

2 cups of almond milk

1/2 cup of chia seeds

2 tsps of pure organic vanilla extract

1 tsp of cinnamon

2 tsp of pure organic maple syrup

 

Let the concoction sit in the fridge overnight and enjoy in the morning with fresh fruit or shaved coconut!

 

 

 

 

Açai Bowls

Açai bowls are the hottest new breakfast trend. Similar to pitaya bowls, this superfood packed meal is the perfect thing to get you started in the morning. If you live in LA, you're probably familiar with the look of açai bowls from numerous instagrams. There's even a food truck called "Amazebowls" that serves them all over LA. If you're not, I've included a recipe below so you can get into the healthy Cali mode from home. I love putting chia seeds, ground flax, cut bananas, strawberries and blueberries on mine but there is not shortage of healthy ingredients you can but on top. Think of it as a healthier, dairy-free version of a yogurt parfait.

 

The first time I made this I put in too much almond milk and it became more liquid and less of a "mash" so be sure to follow the directions and guess and check until you get the consistency just right for your liking. Some apparent health benefits of this superfood include aiding weight loss, keeping your heart and skin healthy, promoting good digestive health, anti-aging effects, energy boost, and promoting overall mental function (amongst other things). Have you guys tried an açai bowl yet? Share your recipes if so!

 

1 packet of Smabazon Original Açai Smoothie Packet

1/8 cup of almond milk

1/2-1 banana

 

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Essential Cookbooks for Healthy Eating

After lent I decided to let myself have a week to eat whatever (I did abstain from gluten for 6 weeks after all) but that week turned into a month so it's time to get back on track! One of the reasons it's so hard for me to be good is because I am pretty lazy when it comes to cooking. I have to be extremely motivated to go to the grocery store after work, cook and then clean so a lot of times it ends of being me and whatever I find on seamless. 

When I am feeling motivated I turn to the books below for some healthy, wholesome guidance. I recently purchased Gwyneth Paltrow's new cookbook and I love it. I love that she is such a health nut because I can be confident that she is using the best/healthiest ingredients in her dishes. I'm hoping that a week of clean eating and some workouts will get me right back on track before summer.Happy/healthy cooking everyone!