Chia Seed Banana Breakfast Bowl

Ch ch ch Chia!

Chia seeds have been the food of the moment for a while and I understand why. Apart from having the chia kombucha, these strange little black seeds haven't made it into my every day diet... until now. I learned the basics of making a successful chia breakfast pudding from Oh She Glows and took some liberties to create my own vegan version of her delicious recipe.

Chia Banana Breakfast Bowl
By Caroline Mac, after Oh She Glows

Serves 2-3 (It's really filling!)

Ingredients:

Chia Mixture:
4 T chia seeds
1 1/4 c unsweetened soy milk
2 bananas, mashed
1/2 t vanilla extract
Cinnamon to taste

Topping:
2 T dried cranberries
2 T raw almonds, chopped
Fresh fruit (I used blueberries and strawberries)
Cinnamon to taste

Step 1: Whisk all chia mixture ingredients together until a relatively homogenous mixture has formed. Cover and let sit overnight in the refrigerator to allow the mixture to thicken.

Step 2: Combine almonds and cranberries in a small bowl and fill with water until mixture is covered. Let sit overnight.

Step 3: Drain cranberries and almonds. Spoon desired amount of chia mixture into a bowl and top with almond-cranberry mixture and a handful of fresh berries or other fruit of your choice. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve cold.


Note: This recipe barely skims the surface of chia possibilities. Try playing around with toppings and seasonings until you find what you love!

Enjoy!

~Caroline~