1)Lemon Chia Pudding Developed by Alex Caspero, MA, RD Serves 4
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons maple sugar* 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 large lemon, zest and juice 1 cup nondairy milk, such as coconut or almond milk 1⁄4 cup chia seeds
Instructions 1. Blend together the olive oil, maple sugar, maple syrup, lemon zest and juice, and almond milk. Add chia seeds, whisk together and let sit for 15 minutes until gelled.
*Regular granulated sugar may be substituted for maple sugar.
2) Blueberry Chia Jam Developed by Kathryn Scarlata, RDN Serves 6
Ingredients 1 1⁄4 cup frozen wild blueberries 1 1⁄2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract*
Instructions 1. In small saucepan over medium heat, add blueberries and maple syrup. Stir and cook the blueberry mixture for 10 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash blueberries. 2. Next, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and continue to cook and stir for about 2 to 3 minutes or until blueberry mixture resembles a jam consistency. Remove from heat and blend in vanilla extract. Refrigerate and use within a week.
*Fresh, minced ginger or lemon juice also work well as flavoring agents in this jam.