As foodies, I am pretty sure you are all aware of the benefits of chia seeds. According to LiveStrong.com, one serving of chia seeds contains 6 grams of protein and 15 grams of carbohydrate, almost 13 grams of fiber, contains a whopping 233 milligrams of calcium, 2.8 milligrams of iron, as well as other important nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc, and (drum roll) ~ chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids! Combine all of this with RHUBARB and you have yourself a super-mega healthy breakfast, snack or dessert!
Ingredients
1/3 cup chia seeds
2 cups Veggemo Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Are Extracts Gluten-Free?
1/4 cup rhubarb jam
1 cup fresh rhubarb, finely chopped
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the chia seeds, Veggemo milk and vanilla extract. Stir well, and let the chia seeds start to gel and absorb the liquid - about 15 minutes.
Stir in the chopped rhubarb.
Spoon the chia seed pudding into six 1/4 pint jars or containers.
Top with a tablespoon of rhubarb jam Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours or overnight.