CHAI PUDDING - The Kick Diabetes Cookbook

From The The Kick Diabetes Cookbook

Makes 2 cups (500 ml), 4 servings

Chia seed pudding makes a wonderful dessert or wholesome breakfast. If you like, top it with fresh berries or sliced fruit.

Ingredients: 

2 cups (500 ml) fortified unsweetened soy milk or other nondairy milk
¼ cup (60 ml) pitted soft dates
¼ cup (60 ml) chia seeds
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

Assembly: 

2 cups (500 ml) fortified unsweetened soy milk or other nondairy milk
¼ cup (60 ml) pitted soft dates
¼ cup (60 ml) chia seeds
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

Chocolate Chia Pudding: Add ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder before processing.

TIP: For a thicker pudding, use ⅓ cup (85 ml) chia seeds.

Per serving (½ cup/125 ml): calories: 146, protein: 5 g, fat: 6 g, carbohydrate: 19 g, dietary fiber: 7 g, calcium: 271 mg, sodium: 50 mg