Last summer we started making homemade chia pod treats.
And as time has gone on we’ve made them again and again. They are totally portable. Absolutely delicious. And completely healthy. (Have you read our post about why you want to add chia seeds to your diet?)
But we don’t limit ourselves to peach pods (because that would be boring, and peaches are not all that available here in Montana). We love chocolate pods. Vanilla pods. Coconut pods. Strawberry pods. Blueberry pods.
But our favorite of all favorites …
Cherry Vanilla …
(which might be because even in the midst of a spring snow storm we are anticipating cherries from our tree)
Cherry Vanilla Chia Pod Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups of pitted Cherries (if you use frozen cherries, thaw them first)
- 2 cups full fat unsweetened Coconut Milk
- 2/3 cup Chia Seeds (black or white)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Tbls Raw Honey (replace with grade B maple syrup for a vegan version)
DIRECTIONS:
Puree all the ingredients in a VitaMix or high speed blender until well blended.
Divide into individual portions (we use small mason or jelly jars) and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to “set.”
Makes 8 servings.
Enjoy as a healthy snack, as a tasty dessert, a lunch-time treat, an on-the-go-breakfast or anytime (like maybe in the middle of the night after the kids are asleep and you don’t feel like sharing … which is not something I ever do … I swear!
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HAVE YOU TRIED MAKING YOUR OWN CHIA PODS?
Would you like to see your homemade chia pod creation make it into the O’Mamas kitchen?
Submit your recipe here before April 15th, 2014. (Email us with your name, your recipe, at least one or two photos of your favorite version, and a way to contact you. Use “POD RECIPE” in your subject heading please!).
We’ll post our favorite FIVE recipes and you can decide what pod you like best!
Shared on Kelly the Kitchen Kop’s Real Food Wednesday
