Chia Seed Pudding

Do you ever tire of eating yogurt or an apple with almond butter as a “healthy” snack? Chia seen pudding is embarrassingly easy to make and if you prepare it a home you’ll save a shit ton of money, won’t eat unnecessary added foods, and you’ll use less plastic.

There are a lot of benefits to eating chia seeds. The little buggers are antioxidants, full of fiber, and have the miracle “omega - 3 fatty acids”. A potential side effect is that the seeds can potentially get stuck in your teeth. This shouldn’t create any long term issues as long as you brush your teeth.

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CHIA SEED PUDDING

2 TBSP CHIA SEEDS. 1.5 CUPS ALMOND MILK. DONE.

You’ll need a few re-usable containers. I like WECK jars because they are cute.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds

  • 1.5 Cups Almond Milk

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

  • Vanilla

  • Cinnamon

  • Honey

  • Fruit

I find that 2 tbsp chia seeds to 1.5 cups liquid is a great ratio. This is where it gets tricky. Place 2 tbsp chia seeds in a container with 1.5 cups almond milk, stir, seal and pop it in the fridge. It’s a good idea to shake the container a few hours later. That’s it! Add optional ingredients just before eating!

NUTRITION INFORMATION FOR CHIA

  • 130 Calories

  • 7g Fat

  • 10g Carbohydrate

  • 4g Protein

Two Ingredient Cookies

Two Ingredient Cookies

Banana & Oatmeal Cookies

It’s only normal to have a sweet tooth or craving from time to time and it’s entirely possible to enjoy a cookie without butter, added sugar, and other crazy stuff that makes you feel guilty. At minimum all you need is rolled oats, a banana and an oven. A non-stick baking sheet and parchment paper will help too.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Banana

  • 1 Cup Rolled Oats

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

  • Vanilla

  • Cinnamon

  • Sour Cherries

  • Chocolate Chips

  • Nuts

  • Whatever floats your boat

Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Mash your banana with a fork, a ripe banana is best. If you have a food processor use it to make a coarse flour with the oats. It’s not necessary to make a little four but I think it makes a better cookie.

Combine the banana and oatmeal. A one banana to one cup oatmeal seems to be the perfect ratio. Add any other ingredient you choose.

Shape the “dough” into cookies and place on a parchment paper lines baking sheet (it’s the best for non-stick and easy clean up). Bake for 15 minutes and enjoy shortly after removing the cookies from the oven. You can save them for a day or so but honestly they are best fresh. Only make what you need!

Sometimes it is okay to enjoy a little dessert. Enjoy these.

Best,

Reza

Protein Waffles With Blueberry Compote

Sometimes a waffle is necessary. You don't have to compromise your health and arteries to enjoy a stack of golden, crispy, dense waffles. Check out my recipe and enjoy!

Protein Waffles With Blueberry Compote

Ingredients: this recipe made the pictured waffles. Invite some people over to share - great for after a good intense workout or before a long day of activity.

  • 1/2 cup rolled gluten free oats
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 2 tsp mct premium coconut oil
  • 2 scoops high quality protein (typically vanilla)
  • Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 apples
  • 3 eggs with yolk 3 egg whites
  • Cinnamon
  • 1 pint blueberries

Place all the wet ingredients in a blender / vitamix, add the oatmeal, apples, and protein. Blend until a thick batter is created and add cinnamon to taste. You may want to add oatmeal to thicken.

Use a waffle iron -

blueberry compote Place the blueberries in a saucepan on medium heat. Stir until a thick juicy blueberry syrup is created.

Top your waffles with blueberries!

Enjoy.