Chia Pudding with Berries and Almonds

Here is fun quick recipe.  The pudding thickens and has a fun texture.  Kids will love eating this healthy snack.  Just one serving of this quick and tasty pudding has around half a day’s recommended calcium, along with some vitamin D, heart healthy fats, protein, and dietary fiber.

1/2 cup chia seeds
2 1/4 cups milk (skim or 2% is best)
1 Tbsp finely chopped almonds
2 tsp honey (additional if needed)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp cinnamon
dash of salt
1 cup of sliced berries of your choice

May substitute calcium-fortified soy or nut milk.

Combine the chia, milk, almonds, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.  Let sit for 5 minutes.  Top with berries and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate, adding berries right before serving.  Makes 2 servings.

Nutrients per serving (values for low-fat milk): Calories: 333; Total fat: 14 g; Saturated fat: 1 g; Carbohydrate: 41 g; Total dietary fiber: 20 g; Sugars: 16 g (Added sugars: 4 g); Protein: 14 g; Sodium: 247 mg; Potassium: 357 mg; Calcium: 510 mg; Vitamin D: 72 IU; Iron: 4 mg