You know what’s missing in modern diets—essential nutrition! I find this to be true, even in diets that aim towards a “healthier” approach. Unfortunately, “healthy” has become a very broad term that can meet a lot of different things to a lot of different people. This includes even on the spectrum of processed foods, so long as they are sugar-free or low in calories! Alas, numbers do not give us the total picture of health.
Well get ready Beauties, because my Acai Chia Pudding Recipe will blow your mind (and boost your nutrition), due to the combination of essential omega fats and protein from the chia seeds and powerful antioxidants in the acai—there will surely be no lack of nutrients here! ????
Let’s check it out…
Give Your Tastebuds a Trip with Acai
Acai is a powerful all around vitality-boosting food. I’ve been consuming it for years in years, and I recommend you incorporate it as well. Here are some reasons why:
- Super high source of antioxidant
- Contains iron & healthy omega fats
- Great source of vitamins A and C
- Naturally sugar free
- Full of fiber to help detox — preventing foods from fermenting in the intestines (which can contribute to bloating, constipation, and gas)
- Rich in minerals
Have you given acai a try yet? Let me know in the comments below. And if you don’t know where to purchase acai, it can be found at most health stores (in the frozen food section).
I’ve been using the Sambazon Unsweetened Acai Smoothie Packets for years and is my favorite brand — made from delicious, organic acai, wild-harvested from the heart of the Amazon.
Check out the link above and see the amazing variety of acai products they carry. You will soon fall in love with these berries, not only for all of their benefits, but their taste too!
This company also uses fair-trade practices so you can feel good about supporting and benefiting the local farmers. How’s that for supporting the community and your bodies?!
I am obsessed with acai and use it in my smoothies and smoothie bowls almost every day. You can feel good about what’s going into your afternoon snacks and desserts when you know how it will show up later in your glowing skin and overall health.
Beauty Plant Source: Chia Seeds
Yes, chia seeds are the highest combined plant source of omega 3, fiber and protein, and vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Isn’t that enough convincing to add this plant source into our routines as often as is possible? I think so!
Chia seeds provide complete protein, as well as antioxidants, vitamins, a variety of minerals such as calcium, and are a rich, plant-based source of omega-3 vs omega 6 fatty acids (ALA).
Chia seeds have a high level of soluble and insoluble fiber, and swell up to 15 times their size when mixed with liquids to create a filling gel that provides long-burning fuel as it cleanses your digestive system.
Because chia seeds are so nutrient-dense and filling, they can help reduce cravings and keep us on track with our Beauty Detox lifestyle. I absolutely love knowing the beauty benefits of what I eat, since it makes the process more enjoyable — knowing I’m nourishing my body in the best way possible!
Don’t know which brand of chia seeds to buy? One brand I like is The Chia Co and use them with confidence. This is because they are grown in Kimberley Australia — within 15 degrees of the equator — which makes it the perfect environment to grow these babies.
Their chia seeds are sun ripened, non-GMO and sustainably grown, producing the highest quality of chia.
Adding 1 tablespoon (15g), of chia into your daily diet provides 3g of omega 3, 6g of dietary fiber and 3g of complete protein.
In addition to all of the above, chia seed have enhanced levels of Beauty Minerals and nutrients that will sustain energy, improve digestion and heart health, and encourage healthy skin, hair and nails.
Also, these miracle seeds will give you the exercise fuel you need to get through your workout and keep you hydrated — increasing stamina and aiding muscle repair. Is there anything this seed can’t do?!
It’s time to make this delicious pudding now!!
Prepare ingredients.
Combine coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and chia seeds. Mix together until combined then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Blend acai packet, banana, 1 cup of coconut milk, and ¼ cup of mixed berries in blender.
Layer chia pudding and acai mixture in small bowl. Top with frozen berries. Enjoy!
How to Make the Acai Chia Pudding…
Acai Chia Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups coconut milk
- 1 Tbs. pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 Acai packet
- 1 frozen banana
Instructions
- Combine coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and chia seeds.
- Mix together until combined then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Blend acai packet, banana, 1 cup of coconut milk, and ¼ cup of mixed berries in blender.
- Layer chia pudding and acai mixture in small bowl. Top with frozen berries. Enjoy!
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All my love,
Kimberly
Family GGS time :). The Glowing Green Smoothie is such a beautiful thing to share with your whole family!! xo
How much coconut milk do we add to the child seeds? I see 3 cups listed in the recipe. One c is used with the acai, so 2 cups? Just wanted to make sure.
Whenever I make chia seed pudding I put about 2 tablespoons per 1 cup of coconut milk. So, 2 cups of milk to 1/4 cup of chia seeds sounds about right.
This looks delicious. How many servings does this recipe make? Also, is there a reason you use maple syrup and not stevia?
Thanks so much!
Hi Beauty! This will make 2-3 servings. I prefer to use maple syrup or even coconut nectar instead of stevia because stevia is a relatively new product without much research around it yet. Maple syrup is a natural, minimally-processed sweetener that is also loaded with minerals and even has health benefits! Let me know how the recipe turns out for you ;) xx
Where do you get the Açaí packets?
Hi Jacqui – thanks for your question. You can find acai at your local market in the freezer section, as well as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods markets. I’ve found that if your market doesn’t carry it, you can ask them to carry it and they generally will bring the product into their store. I like to use Sambazon Acai packets. Here’s their link: https://www.sambazon.com/products/superfruit-packs/ Let me know what you think and sending you lots of love! Xo
Glad to be back! I read somewhere, people suffering from tinnitus should stay away from tomatoes, cinnamon, peanut, almond, cranberry since they contain phtalates which increase the tinnitus pitch. Need your feedback on that subject. Have a sweet day!
Hi alix – thanks so much for you question. When it comes to offering medical advice, I encourage you to contact your health care practitioner to see what your bodies needs are and what foods you should steer away from, since we are all so unique. Let us know how you do and sending you lots of love! Xo